News

Fire incidents occurred at two rest camps in the Kruger National Park (KNP) where units caught fire on the evening of 14 October 2024. There was no life lost or injuries sustained at both rest camps.

The first fire was at Satara Rest Camp where embers from a braai fire landed on the thatch roof of a chalet setting it alight. The fire was quickly contained before spreading to other structures. A similar incident occurred at Olifants Rest Camp requiring that three chalets be evacuated. This fire was also contained although it proved impossible to remove belongings of guests. Affected guests were relocated to nearer rest camps.

The park is experiencing hot, windy and dry weather conditions; and visitors are urged to extinguish braai fires immediately after utilization for purposes such as cooking of food. This will greatly minimize the possible risk of fire with its consequent damage to structures and the environment.

SANParks extends its gratitude to the emergency response teams, Rangers and Phalaborwa Fire Brigade for their speedy response and assistance which diligently rescued the situation.