Kruger Floods Update: Day visitation to resume from tomorrow
Day visitors need to take note that shops are low on stock and that they need to bring additional supplies.
Improved weather conditions in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces have yielded positive results for day visitors to enter the Kruger National Park (KNP) again. SANParks confirmed, today, January 18, that day visitation will resume from tomorrow, January 19.
What day visitors need to know:
Guests are advised to enter the park with caution and are strongly requested not to venture onto gravel roads, as some sections may still be affected by recent rainfall.
Visitors are further advised that shops within the park are currently low on stock due to earlier access limitations. Guests are, therefore, encouraged to bring along their own essential supplies to ensure a comfortable visit.
@lowvelder Caption: Phabeni low-water bridge today, January 18. > Video: Supplied/SANParks
“The northern part of the Kruger National Park remains inaccessible at this stage as several roads and bridges have been washed away. These areas will remain closed until it is safe to reopen them, JP Louw, SANParks spokesperson added.
Accessible gates:
Entry into the southern region of the park will be permitted through Paul Kruger Gate, Numbi Gate, Malelane Gate and Phabeni Gate.
“Please note that Phabeni Gate is being closely monitored due to fluctuating water levels in the nearby stream, and may be closed at short notice should conditions change,” Louw advised. Crocodile Bridge Gate remains closed until further notice.
“SANParks will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as necessary. Visitors are urged to adhere to all instructions and signage while in the park. Transgressors will be issued fines and may face prosecution,” Louw advised.
