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was in the park this week end.

S65 was closed ......... no info on sanparks website ???

S12 was also closed at the H7 intersection. also no info on the sanparks website..

you can get to girivana from the S40 side but be aware the road has been washed away with a small section of the wall

so you cannot access the shady parking under the fig tree...

Thanks, leachy!

Kruger closes four remote camps, moves guests to safer camps

Kruger National Park is closing all gravel roads and taking precautionary measures at camps in the North of the Park.

SKUKUZA – According to reports from the South African Weather Services, various parts of the Kruger National Park (KNP) in particular the far north of the park are expected to receive heavy rain today in the wake of the tropical storm, Dineo.

The rain is expected to last until tomorrow morning.

William Mabasa, SANParks Acting Head of Communications said as a precautionary measure gravel roads and remote camps mostly in the north of the park will be temporarily closed and guests booked in the flagged camps will be moved to safer camps.

“These closures are necessary to ensure visitors’ safety during this time. We would like to advise guests to stick to the tar roads whilst driving inside the Park.”

Mabasa said a decision has been taken close all gravel roads in the park for safety reasons.

“A disaster management team has been set up and periodical updates will be released until the situation improves.”

He further reported that all SA Airlink flights to Skukuza are still operating as normal as no risk has been identified. “Should any change occur, information will be shared accordingly,” he explained.

The remote camps which will temporarily close are as follows:

• Nyalaland Wilderness Trail
• Olifants Wilderness Trail
• Sirheni Bush Camp
• Bateleur Bush Camp

He advised guests to avoid all roads with a ‘No Entry’ signs or blocked with other objects.

Mabasa also urged visitors who would like to enquire or send communication related to the rainfall to please contact the Emergency Centre Numbers 013 735 0197/4325 or 076 801 9679.

Most of the areas in the Park do not have mobile phone coverage. “We encourage those who have access to social media platforms to assist by posting valuable updates on SANParks – Kruger page,” commented Mabasa.

An update on the temporary closure of gravel roads and some facilities in the Kruger National Park as a result from the rainfall associated with cyclone Dineo.

Please note that all gravel roads are closed until further notice. All the park gates and main tar roads are open.

Marula Region - roads and facilities closed:

All gravel roads with the exception of access gravel roads to Biyamiti and Talamati
Muzandzeni Picnic Site
Sweni Wilderness Trail
Nxanatseni Region - roads and facilities closed:

All gravel roads
Nyalaland Wilderness Trail
Olifants Wilderness Trail
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Shipandane Hide
Makhadzi Picnic Site

For more information, please contact:Lucy Nhlapo
Regional General Manager - Marula Region
Tel: 013 735 4104
Email: lucy.nhlapo@sanparks.org

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William Mabasa‎

There is a serious road damage on the way towards Tshokwane from Skukuza, some 5 kilometers after the Sabie River high water bridge due to a lots of water coming down from one of our small dam on that river which burst last night. Therefore the H1/2 between Tshokwane and Skukuza is closed and might remain closed for a few months. The only access road to the North and to the South between Skukuza and Tshokwane will be via the low water bridge just East of Lower Sabie camp which in itself is under water at the moment but we hope that water will subside later in the day because it is no longer raining. Visitors who will be traveling between Satara and Skukuza or Skukuza to Satara must first check the water situation at Lower Sabie low water bridge at the reception offices before traveling. We will keep all informed of the developments on this unforeseen act of nature which is causing this inconveniences as the day progresses.

Why is the English always so bad? They should have someone who corrects these press releases

This is where the road has been damaged.

It is quite a long way around to get to Skukuza from the north I wonder why it will take such a long time to fix it

Here is a link to a video on Facebook...the whole road has washed away!

https://www.facebook.com/emmerentia.pro ... 235828075/

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