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29 July 2008

Media Release: Heavy Rain Alert in the Garden Route National Park

As a precautionary measure the Otter Trail will be closed until the weather conditions improve. Furthermore Ebb and Flow North Camp is also closed as water levels in the Touw River are reported to be at high levels.

SANParks advises visitors with bookings in the affected sections of the Garden Route to contact the following personnel for further assistance and advice:

  • Wilderness Area Manager: Mzwandile Mjadu on 079 519 3788 or
    Elsabe Theunissen on 044 877 1197 or 074 340 1765
  • Tsitsikamma Area Manager: Lesley-Anne Meyer on 082 889 4016 or
    Obed Maluwa on 042 281 1607 or 083 366 0133

The situation is being monitored very closely and updates will be done regularly.


Issued by:
SANParks

Media Enquiries

Gabrielle Venter
Manager: Media & Stakeholder Relations
Tel: 012 426 5065 or 083 825 9435

Reynold Thakhuli
General Manager: Media Liaison
Tel: 012 426 5203 or 073 373 4999