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Lesego

Post subject: Re: Which roads are still closed following the flooding?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:37 pm

Guru

Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:25 am
Posts: 999
Location: Groenkloof

Hi Hippo, from the last update we issued, S25 (From S26 to S139, Biyamiti Low Level Bridge inaccessible), S33, S34, S36 (From H1-2 and S125), S84, S114 (from S23 to S139, Detour at Biyamiti Weir), Sand River Low Level Bridge, H2-2 (Between Afsaal and S20 to Pretoriuskop), Balule Low Level Bridge, S131 (From H9 to H14), H1-5 (From S91 to H8).

I will find out for you if there have been changes on these roads.

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Hippotragus

Post subject: Re: Which roads are still closed following the flooding?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:01 pm

Joined: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:15 pm
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Location: Kyalami, South Africa.

Thanks, Lesego! I will also ask at the camps when I am there. Can't wait!

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Scipio

Post subject: Re: Which roads are still closed following the flooding?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:24 pm

Senior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:22 am
Posts: 5438

Muzadzeni is open, and Salitji.

The others are just numbers to me. :tongue:

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KarenB

Post subject: Re: Which roads are still closed following the flooding?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:36 pm

Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:51 pm
Posts: 3

May I ask what is the current status at Tsokwane?

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Which roads are still closed following the flooding?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:46 pm

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Joined: Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:54 pm
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Location: On a road trip - with a long stop over in Kruger

Hi KarenB

There are portable loos available, and nothing else. Tshokwane is still closed.

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Imberbe

Post subject: Re: Which roads are still closed following the flooding?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:43 pm

Senior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:28 am
Posts: 14341
Location: Pretoria, RSA

Quote:

Kruger Flood update as at 17:00 on 15 March 2012

Camps Open
Bateleur, Berg- en- Dal, Biyamiti, Crocodile Bridge, Letaba (Day visitors site and 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.

Camps Closed
Balule & Tamboti

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 Closed
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, Detour at Biyamiti Weir), Sand River Low Level Bridge, H2-2 (Between Afsaal and S20 to Pretoriuskop), Balule Low Level Bridge, S131 (From H9 to H14), H1-5 (From S91 to H8).
Gates: All are open

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

Emergency Numbers:
Media Enquiries: Reynold Thakhuli 073 373 4999 / Gabrielle Venter 082 696 4724
Tourist Enquiries: Joep Stevens 082 802 8093

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Lesego

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:37 am

Guru

Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:25 am
Posts: 999
Location: Groenkloof

Morning 'mites

We have uploaded the latest KNP Flood Report here.

Essentially all that has changed since the previous update is the opening of Nhlanguleni Picnic Spot and S36.

Have a lovely day ahead.

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cheetah2111

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:52 am

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Joined: Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:51 am
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Location: Johannesburg SA

Superb news! A favorite road among the forumites is open again

Thanks Lesego :thumbs_up:

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salamanda

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:29 am

Virtual Ranger

Joined: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:43 pm
Posts: 2013
Location: KZN

Thanks Lesego.

Does this mean one can travel the S139 (the Biyamiti 18km road) and get across the Biyamiti weir to the S23?

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Joep Stevens

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:40 am

Guru

Joined: Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:14 pm
Posts: 308

Dear Salamanda,

Sorry, the communique was not very clear on Biyamiti weir and I have updated it subsequently. However to answer your question, Biyamiti weir is closed and inaccessible, as is the Biyamiti Bridge on the S25.

With kind regards.

JOEP (joep.stevens@sanparks.org)

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salamanda

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:14 pm

Virtual Ranger

Joined: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:43 pm
Posts: 2013
Location: KZN

Many thanks Joep for your rapid response. Well so long as we can travel the 18km road and turn left onto the S114 we shall be fine.

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KirstyL

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:23 pm

Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:43 am
Posts: 28

Joep,

We have one luxury tent and one CTT4 tent booked for Tamboti at the end of September. How does this work if the normal tents are not open by then?

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Joep Stevens

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:52 pm

Guru

Joined: Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:14 pm
Posts: 308

Dear KirstyL,

Many thanks for your query. We still need to appoint contractors to do the repair work and once that is done, we will have an idea on time-frames for replacing and repairing tents. My suggestion is that we liaise in a month from now and relook at the likely scenarios.

With kind regards.

JOEP (joep.stevens@sanparks.org)

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Elsa

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:53 pm

Moderator

Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:31 pm
Posts: 7211
Location: Ballito, KZN North Coast, South Africa
FAC Member (2011)

We went and had a look at the Biyamiti Weir last week and can report there is a lot of damage there, needing major repairs.
Good news on the S36 and Nhlanguleni picnic site. :thumbs_up:

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okie

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:12 pm

Virtual Ranger

Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:29 am
Posts: 1825
Location: Worcester , Cape

Can someone please tell me what is the situation with Balule .

Some months ago , we reserved 2 nights at Balule for during our next visit in April ( 3 weeks from now ) . We paid our deposit as required

Then came the floods , and amongst others , Balule was closed . We waited and waited to hear for it to re-open , and as time came nearer , so did the time when we had to pay the full amount required . Even enquiring on this forum , it appeared that the camp would still be closed when we visit , so we decided to change our booking , took two extra nights at Shingwedzi , and for which we had to pay a higher price of course . That was ten days or so ago , and remember , nobody , but nobody could confirm or not confirm , and if we did not pay the full fee , then we would lose our reservations :twisted:

Then , two days ago , my SO checked out , and lo and behold , was told Balule is now open again , and wonder against wonder , we could actually get a booking again . Of course , it is cheaper than the Shingwedzi accommodations that we had changed to , and so , sorry guys , youve lost out , youve already paid , no refund or discount etc etc :evil:

Now , today , another official notice from SANPARKS : Balule is still closed !

So , what is it ? Is Balule open , or is it closed ?
What about our reservation ?
Does anyone at SANPARKS know that Balule is closed or open ?

What is the correct , official notice :rtm:

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