Kruger floods wrap-up: Here’s what you need to know
SANParks praised the Kruger National Park staff for their tireless efforts to ensure visitor safety.
Kruger National Park staff and rangers continued to evacuate more guests safely from flooded camps today, January 16, and ensured that visitors could exit the park unharmed.
@lowvelder According to a Facebook update posted by SANParks on January 16, water levels in the Letaba River have declined, however, part of the bridge going to Mopani Rest Camp has collapsed. #krugerpark #rain l#floods #storm #letabarestcamp
Here are the latest updates on the floods that you need to know:
SANParks confirmed that the water level of the Letaba River has slowly subsided and that a part of the Letaba high-level bridge has collapsed.
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Satara camp staff were evacuated after rising water levels flooded their living quarters.
@lowvelder Satara camp staff have been evacuated after rising water levels flooded their living quarters. > Video: Supplied/SANParks #satara #knp #krugernationalpark #storm
ALSO READ: Kruger floods update: Satara camp under water
SANParks commended KNP staff members and aerial teams for their hard work.
@lowvelder SANParks has confirmed that rising water at the Letaba Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park (KNP) has reached the level seen during the 2000 floods. Water is flowing into the camp itself, forcing SANParks to evacuate both visitors and staff. > Video: Supplied/SANParks #sanparks #kruger #krugernationalpark #krugerfloods2026
ALSO READ: Kruger floods update: SANParks praises staff for heroic acts
Day visitors are still prohibited from entering the park until further notice.
Letaba Rest Camp. #KrugerNationalPark pic.twitter.com/Qc59Pv0owL
— SANParks (@SANParks) January 15, 2026
JP Louw, SANParks spokesperson, confirmed that an update will be provided tomorrow, January 17, on the ongoing situation.
Weather warning for today & tomorrow, 16 – 17 January 2026.
Disruptive Rain remains in place for the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge, and the City of Mbombela. On-and-off showers and periods of rain are still expected today & tomorrow.#saws pic.twitter.com/n2xtt04U8J— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 16, 2026
