PHALABORWA – Following improved weather conditions and ongoing safety assessments, day and overnight visitors can again access the Kruger National Park (KNP) at the Phalaborwa Gate from Monday, January 26.

A statement by Sanparks also confirmed that the Phabeni Gate opened on January 26 and that guests to the park are able to use the S3 and S4 roads to Pretoriuskop and Skukuza.

Sanparks stated that the Bateleur Bush Camp will reopen on Wednesday, January 28, and the shops in the north of the park will reopen as follows: Punda Maria shop on January 26, Shingwedzi and Mopani shops on January 28, and Letaba shop on January 30.

The Mopani Rest Camp will re-open on Friday, January 30, except for the restaurant and swimming pool. Letaba and Shingwedzi rest camps, including Pafuri Border Post, remain inaccessible and closed.

In the KNP’s Marula region, Biyamiti and Talamati bush camps remain closed whilst Satara Rest Camp and N’wanetsi Picnic Spot are open. Orpen Gate is still inaccessible and may only be used by overnight guests, emergency services, and essential deliveries.

Sanparks urged visitors not to remove barricades or attempt to access closed roads, as these measures are in place to ensure visitor safety and to allow for continued infrastructure assessment and recovery work.

Sanparks said all gravel roads remain closed until further notice. The situation across the park continues to be monitored, and access restrictions will be reviewed as conditions improve and repairs progress.