The Kruger has received an abundance of rain, causing many parts of the park to flood. The north in particular has been heavily affected by the rain. SANParks management have called for visitors to be extra cautious and to avoid all gravel roads until further notice.
SANParks announced an update on the camps, picnic sites and gravel roads that have been closed:
Nyalaland Wilderness Trail
Sirheni Bush Camp
Bateleur Bush Camp (only accessible via Nkokodzi turn-off)
Balule Camp
Talamati Bush Camp
Pafuri Gate
Tshokwane & Muzandzeni Picnic Sites
In a Tweet, SANParks said: ‘Sand River low water bridge inaccessible. All gravel roads in the Nxanatseni (north) Region of the Park from Pafuri to Letaba will be closed; with exception of Giriyondo gravel road as it will be operational but monitored closely and a few others depending on the developments. Biyamiti is accessible via S25.’
Many have taken to social media to share recent photos of the flooding:
Nyalaland Wilderness Trails Camp – Punda Maria Gate – Mphongolo River, near Shingwedzi. Image: SANParks
Nyalaland Wilderness Trails Camp – Punda Maria Gate – Mphongolo River, near Shingwedzi. Image: SANParks
Nyalaland Wilderness Trails Camp – Punda Maria Gate – Mphongolo River, near Shingwedzi. Image: SANParks
Olifants River at the Olifants Camp.
Kruger National Park 10 Feb 2020.#Kruger #wildearth pic.twitter.com/CDOM1key7j— Dave Walker (@DaveWalker57) February 10, 2020
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