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Kruger National Park Halts Day Visits as Flooding Closes Satara and Cuts Access

Strict entry limits follow safety risks from damaged roads, high rivers, saturated infrastructure.

Overview

  • SANParks says day visits remain suspended indefinitely, with entry limited to essential deliveries, verified airport transfers, officials, and guests holding confirmed bookings at Berg en Dal, Skukuza and Pretoriuskop.
  • Northern regions remain inaccessible due to extensive flooding and road damage, and all guided game drives and walking trails are suspended until conditions improve.
  • Staff quarters at Satara Rest Camp were flooded, affected staff were evacuated without injuries, and the camp was closed after water and electricity supply disruptions.
  • Crisis-management protocols are active, including precautionary evacuations at Shingwedzi, Sirheni and Bateleur, continuous infrastructure assessments, and coordination with disaster authorities.
  • SANParks reported the Letaba River subsiding at Letaba Rest Camp on Saturday morning, though the weather service warns intermittent rain could bring further localized flooding, and visitors are urged to monitor official updates and contact reservations for changes.