News

Nature’s Valley Camp in the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park is temporarily closed due to persistent rainfall following the Orange Level 8 warning issued by the South African Weather Service.

All guests have been safely evacuated. The Groot River Mouth at Nature’s Valley has opened naturally, allowing water to flow out of the camp.

In the Knysna Section, the Thesen Island Office is closed due to strong winds and heavy rainfall. The front office experienced flooding, and the building has been affected by wind damage. Due to coastal surges and the incoming high tide, roads in low-lying areas near the Knysna Estuary may be closed.

In the Wilderness Section, all campers have been relocated to formal accommodation facilities. The North Camp at Ebb and Flow is closed. The Touw River Mouth and Swartvlei Mouth were artificially opened today to manage rising water levels.

All hiking, cycling, and water-based activities remain suspended. SANParks teams, in coordination with Disaster Management agencies, are deployed across affected areas.

Damage to infrastructure is to be assessed as soon as weather conditions allow.

All sections of the Garden Route National Park remain under close monitoring, with restricted access due to flooding and related impacts.