UPDATE: Kruger Gate road clear after protests

UPDATE: The R536 road is clear and open but visitors are still advised to use alternate routes.

Guests travelling to and from the Kruger National Park are hereby advised that Kruger Gate is inaccessible due to protests, today.  SANParks spokesman Isaac Phaahla said the protests are taking place at Cork Trust, on the R536 road, leading to Kruger Gate.

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“Guests entering and exiting the Park should please make use of alternative gates such as Phabeni- and Numbi Gates, until further notice.”

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He said the Kruger Gate was not closed but the advisory is to let tourists know and to redirect them for their own safety.