Although water levels have begun to recede in parts of the Kruger National Park (KNP) following heavy flooding, SANParks has warned that camps in the northern regions remain under water and inaccessible.

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Staff living quarters at Satara Rest Camp are flooded, and employees have been evacuated. No injuries have been reported, and the camp will remain closed due to disrupted water and electricity supplies.

Other parts of the park remain accessible, but only to authorised personnel and guests.

“The public is requested to note that, with immediate effect, access to the park will be strictly limited to essential delivery vehicles and airport transfers, subject to proof of confirmed flight bookings. Guests with existing overnight bookings at Berg-en-Dal, Pretoriuskop and Skukuza rest camps, as well as essential staff members, will be allowed into the park,” said SANParks spokesperson JP Louw.

Tourism activities in the park, including guided game drives and bush walks, have been suspended. “Many internal roads are saturated, damaged or inaccessible, making it unsafe to conduct these activities at present,” Louw explained.
Guests exiting the park are urged to monitor updates on road conditions outside the park, as several provincial and regional routes have also been affected by flooding.

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“SANParks continues to closely monitor the situation in collaboration with disaster management authorities and will provide regular updates as conditions evolve. The safety of guests, staff and surrounding communities remains our highest priority.”