News

Considering the improved weather conditions in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces including areas in the Kruger National Park and following ongoing safety assessments, day and overnight visitors are now permitted access to Punda Maria Gate, Babalala Picnic Side and Punda Maria Rest Camps as of Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Letaba and Pafuri Rest Camps including Pafuri Border Post remain inaccessible, while Phalaborwa Gate also remains closed for day visitors.

Orpen Gate is still inaccessible and may only be used by overnight guests, emergency services, and essential deliveries.

SANParks strongly urges visitors not to remove barricades or attempt to access closed roads, as these measures are in place to ensure visitor safety and to allow for continued infrastructure assessments and recovery work.

All gravel roads remain closed until further notice.

The situation across the park continues to be monitored, and access restrictions will be reviewed as conditions improve and repairs progress. Further updates will be communicated through official SANParks channels.

SANParks thanks all visitors for their cooperation and understanding during this recovery period.

Further updates will be communicated as the situation evolves.