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Kruger Flood update as at 09:00 on 27 March 2012

At Balule the campsite has reopened and the hut section is being repaired and still closed
Tamboti has reopened as a number of tents are operational. However, a large portion of the camp remains closed and tents are to be replaced.

The full update can be found here.

Hello All
We have a booking at Biyamati.
Which ways are open (from south, Crocodile Bridge (best for us) or Malane Gate) to reach Biyamati.
Thank you for the answers
Bigstrontium, Switzerland,

Hmmmmm .... Still conflicting reports on huts at Balule

Okie, i dont understand what you are trying to say

Hi bigstrontium

I don't know when you are booked in at Biyamiti, but you should enter through Malelane Gate as, for the moment, you cannot get to Biyamiti via Crocodile Bridge without a very long journey. We are going in June and have been told that the causeway on the road from Crocodile Bridge will not have been repaired by then. have a great time in the park!

Bert , how confident are you ? See below .

Camps open

Bateleur, Berg- en- Dal, Biyamiti, Crocodile Bridge, Letaba (Day visitors swimming pool closed), Lower Sabie (except 6 tents), Malelane, Maroela, Mopani, Olifants, Orpen, Pretoriuskop, Punda Maria, Roodewal, Sable Dam Sleepover Hide, Shimuwini, Shingwedzi, Shipindane Hide, Sirheni, Skukuza & Talamati, Tsendze.
At Balule the campsite has reopened but the hut section is being repaired and still closed.
Tamboti has reopened as a number of tents are operational. However, a large portion of the camp remains closed and tents are to be replaced.

Okie
You can camp in the campsite but not stay in the huts (closed due to repairs) at Balule. Thats the way I read it.

Ah well , we'll have to see when we get there on 16th April . One thing , we are not changing our reservation again

Pack a little tent for just in case

As stated Balule is open for business or rather pleasure...

We were there from the 21st March for 4 nights. Absolutely magic as always.
First 2 nights it was us and one other couple and the remaining two nights only 3 groups....Was so peacefull.

DB - It rains when we tent - lots and lots of rain , and I don't want Balule to wash away again

Hi Bigstrontium,

As already mentioned you cannot reach Biyamiti via the shorter route from Croc Bridge at the moment and maybe even for the next year?. Something to consider is fuel. There is no fuel at Biyamiti and in the past one would fill up at CB about 25 km away, it will now take about 94 km or an extra 70 km. The closest to fuel will be Berg en Dal about 47 km away. Just take that into consideration when returning to camp after a game drive. This should not put you out completely, but something to be aware of when driving around.

Hi 'Mites;
Please find below the KNP Flood update as at 15h00 on 25 April 2012.

Kruger Flood update as at 15:00 on 25 April 2012

Camps Open
Bateleur, Berg- en- Dal, Biyamiti, Crocodile Bridge, Letaba , Lower Sabie (except 6 tents), Malelane, Maroela, Mopani, Olifants, Orpen, Pretoriuskop, Punda Maria, Roodewal, Satara, Sable Dam Sleepover Hide, Shimuwini, Shingwedzi, Shipindane Hide, Sirheni, Skukuza & Talamati, Tsendze.

Balule has reopened.
Tamboti has also reopened as a number of tents are operational. However, a large portion of the camp remains closed and tents are to be replaced or repaired.

Picnic Spots
Tshokwane: Serious flood damage and is closed. Temporary toilet facilities have been provided.
Nkuhlu, Muzandzeni, Mlondozi, Nhlanguleni, Nwanetsi, Afsaal and Timbavati are OPEN
Letaba Day Visitors Site: Reopened.
Makhadzi: Closed
Lake Panic Birdhide: Open

Access roads inside the park
All roads, except the following, are open:
S25 (From S26 to S139, Biyamiti Low Level Bridge inaccessible), S33, S34, S84, S114 (from S23 to S139 - Biyamiti Weir closed), Sand River Low Level Bridge on H1-2 (between Skukuza and Tshokwane), Balule Low Level Bridge, H1-5 (From S91 to H8).
Work on the Sand River Low Level Bridge and Biyamiti Weir (on S114) is nearing completion and plans are to reopen in early May 2012.
Gates: All are open

Important Notes:
1. For Tamboti, where damage was extensive and reconstruction is expected to take several months, guests with affected bookings will be contacted in order to change bookings. Tamboti has reopened although many of the units will remain closed until repairs have been completed.
2. There are no picnic facilities at all at Tshokwane. However, temporary toilet facilities are provided.

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