Cape Town Attractions and Wildlife Quiz

Kruger National Park

• The most popular time to visit Kruger National Park is not specified, but it's likely to be during the dry season (May to September) when wildlife is more concentrated around water sources.

Table Mountain

• The flat top of Table Mountain is nicknamed "the tablecloth" when it's covered in a white mist.

African Penguins

• Approximately 3,000 African penguins are estimated to be living at Boulders Beach today.

Robben Island

• Robben Island is significant in South Africa's history because it was a former prison and place of exile where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.

The Big Five

• The 'Big Five' animals that can be seen in Kruger National Park are: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo.

Lion Population

• In 2015, the approximate number of lions in Kruger National Park was not specified, but the park is home to a large population of lions.

Animal Facts

• The ant is capable of lifting 850 times its own weight.
• The leopard tortoise is commonly found in Kruger National Park and other areas of southern Africa.

Ant Lion

• The ant lion is a predator that inhabits sandy areas and makes pit traps to catch its prey.
• The ant lion is active during the day and eats mainly insects, making it a hard-to-find animal.

Test your knowledge about the iconic attractions and wildlife in Cape Town, South Africa. Learn about Table Mountain, its unique 'Tablecloth' phenomenon, and the colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach.