Access gates at the Kruger National Park closed due to floods

Access gates for guests entering Kruger National Park [KNP] have been temporarily closed due to the ongoing floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Severe weather conditions persist across parts of the two provinces, including sections of the Kruger National Park.

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The floods have resulted in the suspension of the re-opening of schools in the Vhembe and Mopani districts in Limpopo.

Emergency services have also been unable to access some of the communities due to collapsed bridges.

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The Kruger National Park is no exception to the damages resulting in some of the access gates being temporarily closed.

“To ensure guests use the most direct route to access camps and do not travel on routes which are already closed, as this is causing a lot of frustration, guests are requested to note the information below,” said SANParks Spokesperson JP Louw.

Access to Skukuza Rest Camp is recommended via Paul Kruger Gate.

Phabeni Gate is currently still open but may be impacted at short notice due to levels of the river. Updates will be provided as to when the gate is closed.

Access to Malelane Satellite Camp and Berg en Dal Rest Camp is via Malelane Gate.

Access to Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp and Lower Sabie Rest Camp is via Crocodile Bridge Gate. River levels are being monitored and we will update should the gate become inaccessible.

Access to Orpen Rest Camp and Satara Rest Camp is via Orpen Gate.

Access to Olifants Rest Camp, Letaba Rest Camp and Mopani Rest Camp is via Phalaborwa Gate or Orpen Gate.

Pafuri Gate and Punda Maria Gate remain closed and are not accessible.

Guests are also encouraged to note that no access from Skukuza to Lower Sabie, Crocodile Bridge, Tshokwane and Satara as Sabie Low Water Bridge and detours are flooded.