Malelane Gate to Close Temporarily due to Planned March by Unemployed Youth
Access to the Malelane Gate in the south of the Kruger National Park will be closed temporarily on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 due to a planned march b...
Persisting Rainfall And Operational Update In The Kruger National Park
Persistent rainfall continues to affect parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, including areas of the Kruger National Park.
Increased rainfall has been recorded in the Pretoriuskop area, which may result in the closure of Phabeni Gate at short notice should conditions deteriorate. Visitors are urged to remain alert to official updates and signage.
No day visitors are permitted entry into the Kruger National Park until further notice.
Access to the park is limited to essential delivery vehicles, airport transfers with valid flight tickets, officials and guests with confirmed accommodation bookings at Berg n Dal, Skukuza, and Pretoriuskop.
As a precautionary safety measure, all game drives and walking trails remain suspended until conditions improve.
SANParks continues to monitor the situation closely and will communicate any changes as they occur. The safety of guests, staff and infrastructure remains the organisation’s highest priority.
Members of the public are encouraged to follow SANParks’ official communication platforms for verified updates.
Further updates will be communicated as the situation evolves.