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20 April 2026

Orpen Gate Inaccessible due to Washed away Bridge along the R531

Visitors to and from Kruger National Park are informed that Orpen Gate is currently inaccessible due to a bridge along the R531 near Wits Rural Facility outside the park which got washed away last night. Guests are advised to use alternative gates such as Paul Kruger and Phalaborwa to access or exit the Park until further notice.

Related Park(s): Kruger National Park

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South African National Parks (SANParks)

JP Louw
Head of Communication and Spokesperson

Media Enquiries

Reynold “Rey” Thakhuli
General Manager: Communications Kruger National Park