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Kruger National Park Bars Day Visitors as Floods Trigger Evacuations and Gate Closures

SANParks says the suspension prioritizes safety by freeing emergency resources during ongoing flooding.

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.