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Kruger National Park (KNP) Disaster Management Teams remain on alert as the park continues to receive more rain this morning. The rivers such as Crocodile and Sabie running through the park are flowing very strongly. The Sabie River close to the Paul Kruger Gate is being closely watched as the water flow is fluctuating. The other river that is being closely monitored is the Msimuku close to Delaporte Dam.

“All tar roads are open although some of them might be closed at short intervals if deemed unsafe to use and then re-opened again. This is due to some of the streams rising and low-level bridges getting flooded when we experience flash floods. Visitors are advised to be extra cautious, especially when approaching bridges,” advises KNP Managing Executive, Oscar Mthimkhulu.

The status of camps, roads and other facilities in the park:

• Gravel roads in the South remain closed
• All tar roads in the park are open; except the main road between Skukuza and Lower Sabie
• Talamati and Biyamiti Bush Camps are closed
• Balule is closed
• Sable Hide closed
• Shimuwini, Bateleur and Sirheni Bush Camps open
• All Rest Camps are operational except Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie
• All Entrance Gates except Crocodile Bridge are open
• The restrooms at Tshokwane are currently out of order
• Skukuza Airport is operating but advises passengers to contact their lodges to get information before flying to Skukuza. The airport is currently processing passengers to and from the airport via Shelati Bridge; and all transfer companies, lodge representatives, and car hire should pick up and drop off at the Skukuza Day Visitors Site which is adjacent to the train/bridge because the Sabie low-level bridge is currently flooded.

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South African National Parks: Kruger National Park

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