Floods and Damages
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Flutterby
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Camp and road closures due to flooding
Date: 17th January 2013
Heavy rains in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have resulted in temporary closure of Bush Camps and most of the roads in the Nxanatseni Region. All the bookings made at the affected bush camps will be transferred to the nearest camps. Main roads leading to the rest camps with low level bridges have been affected as well.
“We took the decision to close Bush Camps so that we do not compromise the safety of our guests. On behalf of management, we apologise to all the guests for the inconvenience that might occur as results of this temporary closure” said the KNP Managing Executive, Mr Abe Sibiya.
The Bush Camps and roads which are currently closed are as follows:
Shisha Low Level Bridge (S57) leading to Sirheni Bush Camp currently flooding.
Shimuwini Low Level Bridge (S141) leading Shimuwini Bush Camp.
Bateleur is also closed due to waterlogged road leading to the bush camp.
Nyala Drive going to Thulamela.
S-63 loop from the T-Junction to Crook’s corner
Shongololo loop going to Shipandane Hide and Boulders
Nkulumbeni Bridge (H1-7) between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria - guest are advised to use Phalaborwa - Letaba
Mopani-Phalaborwa road (H14) – guest are advised to use Phalaborwa- Letaba
Data lines at most of the rest camps in the north are affected.
The Road and Maintenance team is currently monitoring the situation to provide guests with alternative roads. More roads might be closed as it is still raining. All the roads which are closed are marked with “No Entry” signs or blocked with other objects. Motorists are urged not to use those roads and to drive with caution” commented Sibiya.
Guests visiting the Kruger National Park, can view the latest information regarding state of the roads at the following gates in the north:
Phalaborwa
Punda
Pafuri
Issued by:
SANParks
Enquiries:
Ike Phaahla;
SANParks Media Specialist
Tel: 013 735 4300; cell: 0836736974
email: isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org
Heavy rains in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have resulted in temporary closure of Bush Camps and most of the roads in the Nxanatseni Region. All the bookings made at the affected bush camps will be transferred to the nearest camps. Main roads leading to the rest camps with low level bridges have been affected as well.
“We took the decision to close Bush Camps so that we do not compromise the safety of our guests. On behalf of management, we apologise to all the guests for the inconvenience that might occur as results of this temporary closure” said the KNP Managing Executive, Mr Abe Sibiya.
The Bush Camps and roads which are currently closed are as follows:
Shisha Low Level Bridge (S57) leading to Sirheni Bush Camp currently flooding.
Shimuwini Low Level Bridge (S141) leading Shimuwini Bush Camp.
Bateleur is also closed due to waterlogged road leading to the bush camp.
Nyala Drive going to Thulamela.
S-63 loop from the T-Junction to Crook’s corner
Shongololo loop going to Shipandane Hide and Boulders
Nkulumbeni Bridge (H1-7) between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria - guest are advised to use Phalaborwa - Letaba
Mopani-Phalaborwa road (H14) – guest are advised to use Phalaborwa- Letaba
Data lines at most of the rest camps in the north are affected.
The Road and Maintenance team is currently monitoring the situation to provide guests with alternative roads. More roads might be closed as it is still raining. All the roads which are closed are marked with “No Entry” signs or blocked with other objects. Motorists are urged not to use those roads and to drive with caution” commented Sibiya.
Guests visiting the Kruger National Park, can view the latest information regarding state of the roads at the following gates in the north:
Phalaborwa
Punda
Pafuri
Issued by:
SANParks
Enquiries:
Ike Phaahla;
SANParks Media Specialist
Tel: 013 735 4300; cell: 0836736974
email: isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org
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Sprocky
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Re: 2013 Floods
The H14 between Phalaborwa and Mopani as well as the H1-7 between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria are also closed due to flooding!
Sometimes it’s not until you don’t see what you want to see, that you truly open your eyes.
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Flutterby
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Re: 2013 Floods
Just posted on Latest Sightings - Kruger:
H1-1 near Tranport dam washed away
H7 just outside Orpen is flooding with cars getting stuck
H1-1 near Tranport dam washed away
H7 just outside Orpen is flooding with cars getting stuck
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Sprocky
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Re: Camp and road closures due to flooding
Lower Sabie bridge is almost under water.
Access road to Tamboti is flooded, nobody can get through.
Low water bridge at Skukuza is under water.
Nwatiwambu River bridge on H4-1 under water.
H1-1 road washed away 2Km's from Transport dam.
H5 close to H4-2 flooded.
H7 just outside Orpen is flooding with cars getting stuck.
Access road to Tamboti is flooded, nobody can get through.
Low water bridge at Skukuza is under water.
Nwatiwambu River bridge on H4-1 under water.
H1-1 road washed away 2Km's from Transport dam.
H5 close to H4-2 flooded.
H7 just outside Orpen is flooding with cars getting stuck.
Sometimes it’s not until you don’t see what you want to see, that you truly open your eyes.
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Re: Camp and road closures due to flooding
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Makhadzi River flooding
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