Travellers heading to the northern section of Kruger National Park should note a slight delay in the reopening of the Letaba High-Level Bridge on the H1-6 tar road.
According to South African National Parks (SANParks), the bridge is now expected to reopen on 18 March 2026, a few days later than the previously anticipated 13 March 2026. The revised timeline follows recent rainfall, which slowed repair work and caused the technical team to lose approximately three days of construction time.
The Letaba High-Level Bridge, located near Letaba Rest Camp, sustained severe structural damage during the major floods of January 2026 that affected parts of the park’s northern infrastructure.
SANParks reports that additional measures have been introduced to accelerate the remaining work, with teams working to ensure the bridge can safely reopen to visitors as soon as possible.
What this means for visitors
If you are planning a self-drive safari in northern Kruger National Park, particularly between Letaba and Mopani, expect temporary route adjustments until the bridge reopens. Always check with park reception or SANParks’ latest updates before departing on longer drives.
Despite the short delay, the reopening of the bridge will significantly improve road connectivity in northern Kruger National Park, restoring a key route used by many visitors exploring this quieter part of the park.
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