Kruger Floods Wrap-up: Here’s what you need to know
A Kruger National Park disaster fund has been initiated by the SANParks Honorary Rangers after many enquiries from concerned citizens.
After days of floods in the Kruger National Park, staff and rangers have completed yet another successful dayl by evacuating guests and staff to higher grounds.
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Here are the latest updates on the floods and how you can get involved:
- SANParks confirmed that the water level of the Letaba River has slowly subsided, but that Phabeni Gate might be closed soon due to heavy rainfall recorded in Pretoriuskop.
- Day visitors are still prohibited from entering the park until further notice.
- More guests and staff were evacuated from Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp after water began overflowing into the camp.
- The SANParks Honorary Rangers have established a dedicated disaster fund to support the park during and following the current floods.
To contribute, members of the public can make a donation by following these steps:
- Donate via SnapScan and ensure the recipient shows ‘SANParks Honorary Rangers’ before paying.
- Indicate if you wish to remain anonymous when donating.
- Send proof of payment via email to knp.flood.fund@sanparksvolunteers.org or WhatsApp 072 342 0350 to receive acknowledgement.
- Follow progress updates on the SANParks Honorary Rangers Facebook page and the SANParks Kruger Facebook community.
- Watch for additional donation options, which will be announced from January 19
Members of the public should note that no admin costs will be taken from this fund to ensure maximum impact on the ground.
@lowvelder Satara camp staff have been evacuated after rising water levels flooded their living quarters. > Video: Supplied/SANParks #satara #knp #krugernationalpark #storm
@lowvelder Letaba River this morning, January 17. > Video: Supplied/SANParks #krugernationalpark #letabariver #letabarestcamp #kruger #floods
@lowvelder SANParks is continuing to evacuate staff and visitors alike from the Letaba Rest Camp where flood levels have reached a 26-year high. > Video: SANParks
