WATCH: Northern Kruger flooding, tourists urged to be vigilant
Several main roads in the Kruger National Park’s northern areas have been made inaccessible by this weekend’s heavy rains.
The SANParks announced that the Kruger National Park received isolated heavy rains in its northern parts this weekend, February 15 and 16, which has led to some localised flooding.
The main roads linking the Phalaborwa Gate, and the Mopani, Shingwedzi and Punda Maria rest camps are inaccessible.
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The Letaba low-water bridge on the H14 to Phalaborwa is currently closed, and the Shimuwini Bushveld Camp’s access road is also affected and has been inaccessible since late last night, February 15.
“The Mopani region and surrounding areas were most affected, while Olifants and Letaba did not receive such heavy rains and had not reported any road closures,” said JP Louw, SANParks’ spokesperson, in a statement.
The Sable Sleepover Hide, which is about 10km from the Phalaborwa Gate overlooking the Sable Dam, and the Tsendze River is also flooded.
He said SANParks is advising tourists who were already in the Kruger to be extra vigilant, to use alternative roads and to get regular updates from the reception areas at the rest camps and gates.
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“The tourists should also observe no entry signs, especially on gravel roads, and are cautioned not to drive across flooded bridges.”
The Kruger’s disaster management teams are on high alert in the Nxanatseni region.
Louw also said SANParks would keep its visitors updated on all its social media platforms after the inspection by the technical services road team.
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