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*Orpen Gate Road* Road closed due to protest action approximately 1km from R40 junction. Use alternative routes for entry and exit from KNP


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Also this one :shock:

Getting difficult to find a gate 0*\


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Orpen Gate Road (R531) is closed due to protests. There is no access to Orpen Gate. Please use a different gate when entering and/or exiting the park.
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Again! 0*\


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The Protest along the R531 (Orpen Orpen Acornhoek road) has been suspended until further notice. Orpen Gate te is now accessible, however road users need to drive with caution and watch out for the debris.


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[08/19, 06:34] Kruger Lowveld Network: *R531 Orpen Gate Road UPDATE* Partial blockage by protesters. Debris and burning tyres. Situation seems calm at the moment but please advise visitors to use alternative gates.


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R531 Acornhoek Orpen Gate
Reports received that road is blocked by protesters.
R531

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:O^


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Protests continue this morning! 0*\


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:O^ :O^


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