Kruger National Park Road Closures

[Peter Betts]

It’s from all the rain throughout the country

I saw a video yesterday where the sabie river was rising fast

We are in a HUGE Drought in PE the dams are basically empty

[Richprins]

Kruger National Park
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Update: See below pictures of the fixed Sirheni bridge.
10:19 PM · Jan 11, 2021

[Alf]

[Lisbeth]

When they need to, they can be very quick

[Alf]

When they need to, they can be very quick

Yeah that was two days and it’s open again. Very quick

[Pumbaa]

Fantastic and as Lisbeth said when they need to they can be very quick

[Richprins]

Kruger National Park
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NOTICE



The Pafuri Picnic site as well as all the gravel roads that include the S63 and S64 have been closed after the heavy rains.

[Richprins]

Media Release: KNP on high alert as Tropical Storm Eloise hits Mozambique

22 January 2021

According to reports from the South African Weather Services, various parts of the Kruger National Park (KNP) particularly in the far north, will be affected by major rainfall and strong winds over the coming weekend, specifically on Sunday, 24 January 2021, due to the Tropical Storm Eloise. Disaster teams in the park and external role-players are on high alert and monitoring its path as it approaches landfall.

"Our scientists, in conjunction with the South African Weather Services are closely monitoring developments and will advise on whether we need to evacuate camps in the affected areas or not. As a precautionary measure, we have already closed all gravel roads and some facilities in the Pafuri area after heavy rains which fell in the evening of 20 January 2021", said Managing Executive at the KNP, Gareth Coleman.

South African National Parks (SANParks) advises that those persons with bookings at flagged camps in the far north such as Sirheni, Shimuwini and Bateleur Bushveld Camps as well as Sable Hide will be accommodated at Letaba, Mopani, Shingwedzi and Punda Maria Rest Camps.

"Emergency teams are on standby in the park, monitoring the situation and will be activated if there is any danger. We urge tourists to be extra cautious during this period and to call our emergency number for any assistance only on 076 801 9679 or 013 735 0197/4064"; concluded Coleman.

Issued by:
Communications & Marketing Department - Kruger National Park

Media enquiries:
Isaac Phaahla
GM: Communications and Marketing, KNP
Tel: 013 735 4363; Cell 083 673 6974
Email: Isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org

[Alf]

Shimuwini isn’t far north

[Peter Betts]

Shingwedzi is being evacuated >> thats far North Staff Village the Works >> Military involved the works