Overview
- Letaba Rest Camp is evacuating staff and guests after the Letaba River overflowed into the camp.
- Phalaborwa Gate is shut for at least 24 hours, with no access to the park’s northern region as Pafuri and Punda Maria remain closed.
- Crocodile Bridge Gate has been closed since midday Wednesday, leaving some visitors at Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge unable to depart until waters recede.
- Earlier in the week, several day visitors were safely assisted after a bridge at Crocodile Bridge Gate became submerged.
- Authorities cite a SAWS Level 6 warning and roughly 300 mm of recent rain, with more forecast, and they are directing travelers to use specified access routes and to reschedule where advised.