SANParks re-opens some Kruger Park camps after the floods

South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced the re-opening of Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie Camps after they were closed following floods in the South of the Kruger National Park (KNP).

“We can confirm that water has subsided enough for us to safely open the two rest camps. Access to Lower Sabie will be through Crocodile Bridge gate as the road via Skukuza is still inaccessible. Talamati Bush Camp is also open, and access to the camp will be through Orpen on S140 or from Satara on S36 then S145 from the east,” said the KNP Managing Executive, Oscar Mthimkhulu.

Several Kruger National Park roads remain closed

Several gravel roads are still closed as assessments on their safe use continues; whilst Biyamiti Bush Camp and Sable Dam Hide are also still closed until further notice. KNP technical Services are busy with assessments to establish the extent of damage caused by the floods. Meanwhile, tourists and tour operators are still cautioned not to remove barriers that indicate closure on some of the gravel roads for their own safety and that of their clients.

The weather forecast for this week indicates a drying-up period, but more rain is expected to return on Sunday (26 Feb) although mainly in the north.