update (19 Nov 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (18 Nov 2013, 21:00). The significant change since previous update is the reopening of the H7 tarred road between
Orpen and
Satara as well as the reopening of the
Shingwedzi Restaurant in the
Shingwedzi Rest Camp, the
Shingwedzi Eastern Gate, the
old Causeway and
S135 (Shingwedzi Causeway Road). [
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update (07 Oct 2013): The remainder of the S63 route along the Luvuvhu river and Crooks corner viewpoint at
Pafuri Camp is now open after the January 2013 floods.
update (26 Sept 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (25 Sept 2013, 08:00). Major change from the previous update: reopening of key sections of the
Shingwedzi Rest Camp. [
more]
update (13 Sept 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (12 Sept 2013, 12:00). [
more]
update (11 Sept 2013): Good news coming from the northern part of the
Kruger National Park: The
Pafuri Border Post/Port of entry is now open.
update (21 Aug 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (21 Aug 2013, 06:00). Changes to previous update: The S34 Munywini Road, west of Tshokwane, has been reopened. [
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update (07 Aug 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (07 Aug 2013, 08:00). Changes to previous update: The latest developments at
Shingwedzi Rest Camp and the reopening of the S33 Vutomi Road, west of Tshokwane. [
more]
update (03 July 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (02 July 2013, 11:00).Inter alia, diesel is available again at Shingwedzi Rest Camp. A small section of the H1-8 near the Luvuhu Bridge is currently closed due to repair works. [
more]
update (01 July 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (21 June 2013, 10:00). The Sirheni and
Shingwedzi Camps have been partially reopened, as well as some key roads, namely S50 (Shawu Road past Kanniedood Dam, S134 (Shingwedzi Round Road) and S57 (Sirheni Road).
update (28 May 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (27 May 2013, 20:00). The Nwamuriwa Road (S32), east of Tshokwane and leading to Orpen Dam viewpoint, has been reopened. [
more]
update (20 May 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (17 May 2013, 11:00).
The beloved Pafuri Picnic Spot is back open as well as parts of the S63 (Luvuvhu River Road) in northern Nxanatseni. [
more]
update (22 April 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (19 April 2013, 14:00).The Nyala Drive (S64) along the Luvuvhu River, west of the high level bridge, has been reopened. [
more]
update (19 April 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (18 April 2013, 14:00). The Muzandzeni and Nhlanguleni Road (S36) gravel road between Skukuza and Orpen and the Nhlanguleni Picnic Spot have been reopened. [
more]
update (27 March 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (27 March 2013, 14:00). The only change is the opening of Salitjie Road (S30) gravel road between Lower Sabie & Skukuza.
[more]
update (18 March 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (15 March 2013, 21:00). Tamboti Tented Camp has been reopened.
[more]
update (11 March 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (11 March 2013, 08:00). The only change is the opening of the S114 (old main road Malelane to Skukuza).
[more]
update (06 March 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (06 March 2013, 08:00). Shimuwini Bush Camp & S56 (Mphongolo Rd) back open!
[more]
update (04 March 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (01 March 2013, 16:00).
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update (25 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (25 Feb 2013, 08:00).
[more]
update (20 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (20 Feb 2013, 08:00).
[more]
update (18 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the flood damage situation in the
Kruger National Park (18 Feb 2013, 08:00).
[more]
update (15 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (15 Feb 2013, 08:00).
[more]
update (13 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (13 Feb 2013, 08:00).
[more]
update (07 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (06 Feb 2013, 14:00).
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update (01 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (01 Feb 2013, 14:00). The road between Letaba and Punda Maria has been reopened
[more]
update (01 Feb 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (01 Feb 2013, 07:00). The road between Letaba and Punda Maria has been reopened
[more]
update (29 Jan 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (29 Jan 2013, 08:00).
[more]
update (28 Jan 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (26 Jan 2013, 19:00).
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update (25 Jan 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released certain guidelines regarding changes to bookings as a result of the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park.
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update (25 Jan 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (25 Jan 2013, 11:00).
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update (25 Jan 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (24 Jan 2013, 18:00). The S106, for example, is open again, so that it is possible again to travel between Orpen and Satara.
Guests inside the park are still kindly urged to use water sparingly as
camps/gates and picnic spots in many areas operate on emergency pumps
and boreholes with limited capacity.
[more]
update (24 Jan 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the current flood situation in the
Kruger National Park (24 Jan 2013, 12:00). Guests inside the park are kindly urged to use water sparingly as
camps/gates and picnic spots in many areas operate on emergency pumps
and boreholes with limited capacity.
[more]
update (24 Jan 2013): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the situation in the
Kruger National Park (23 Jan 2013, 16:30). Guests inside the park are kindly urged to use water sparingly as
camps/gates and picnic spots in many areas operate on emergency pumps
and boreholes with limited capacity.
Camps open:
- Berg- en- Dal, Crocodile Bridge, Letaba, Lower Sabie , Malelane, Mopani (via Letaba only), Olifants, Orpen (only accessible from Orpen Gate - no internal access from KNP), Pretoriuskop, Punda Maria (only accessible from Punda Maria Gate – no internal access from KNP) & Skukuza.
Camps closed:
- Bateleur (flooded & access),Balule (services), Biyamiti (access), Maroela (access), Roodewal (access), Shimuwini (partially flooded & access), Shingwedzi (major flood damage), Shipindane Hide (access), Sirheni, Sable Dam Hide, Talamati (partially flooded & access), Tamboti (fencing & access) & Tsendze.
Picnic spots:
- Afsaal - Open
- Babalala - Closed (access)
- Lake Panic Birdhide - Closed (access)
- Makhadzi - Closed (access & flooded)
- Masorini - Open
- Mlondozi - Closed (access)
- Muzandzeni - Closed (flooded & access)
- Nhlanguleni - Closed (access)
- Nkuhlu - Open
- Nwanetsi - Open
- Pafuri - Closed (flooded & access)
- Timbavati - Closed (access)
- Tshokwane - Closed (services)
Access roads inside the park:
All tarred roads except the following, are open:
- Skukuza to Pretoriuskop (H1-1) breach at Transport Dam.
- Olifants River causeway at Balule is still closed.
- Causeways over Sabie and Sand Rivers between Skukuza and Tshokwane (H1-2) still overflowing and closed. Guests to use alternative via H4-1 and H12.
- Orpen to Satara (H7) breach over Phelwani River.
- Shingwedzi Camp and Day Visitor Site is not accessible to the public.
- Shingwedzi to Punda Maria/Pafuri (H1-7) (Shingwedzi & Nkulumbeni bridges and water over road in various other areas).
- Tshokwane to Lower Sabie has been reopened (causeway over Sabie River below camp has been cleared).
- All gravel roads are closed.
Gates open:
- Crocodile Bridge
- Malelane
- Orpen (only Orpen Camp can be accessed – not into the rest of Kruger)
- Numbi
- Phabeni
- Phalaborwa
- Punda Maria (only Punda Maria Camp can be accessed – not into the rest of Kruger)
- Kruger
- Giriyondo Border Post (4x4 vehicles only)
Gates closed:
update (23 Jan 2013):
South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new update on the situation in the
Kruger National Park (23 Jan 2013, 13:00). Guests inside the park are kindly urged to use water sparingly as camps/gates and picnic spots in many areas operate on emergency pumps and boreholes with limited capacity.
Camps open:
- Berg-en-Dal, Crocodile Bridge, Letaba, Lower Sabie, Malelane, Mopani (via Letaba only), Olifants, Orpen (only accessible from Orpen Gate - no internal access from KNP), Pretoriuskop, Punda Maria (only accessible from Punda Maria Gate – no internal access from KNP) & Skukuza.
Camps closed:
- Bateleur (flooded & access), Balule (services), Biyamiti (access), Maroela (access), Roodewal (access), Shimuwini (partially flooded & access), Shingwedzi (major flood damage), Shipindane Hide (access), Sirheni, Sable Dam Hide, Talamati (partially flooded & access), Tamboti (fencing & access) & Tsendze.
Picnic spots:
- Afsaal - Open
- Babalala - Closed (access)
- Makhadzi - Closed (access & flooded)
- Masorini - Open
- Mlondozi - Closed (access)
- Muzandzeni - Closed (flooded & access)
- Nhlanguleni - Closed (access
- Nkuhlu - Open
- Nwanetsi - Open
- Pafuri - Closed (flooded & access)
- Timbavati - Closed (access)
- Tshokwane - Open
Access Roads Inside the Park:
All tarred roads except the following, are open:
- Skukuza to Pretoriuskop (H1-1) breach at Transport Dam.
- Olifants River causeway at Balule is still closed.
- Causeways over Sabie and Sand Rivers between Skukuza and Tshokwane (H1-2) still overflowing and closed. Guests to use alternative via H4-1 and H12.
- Orpen to Satara (H7) breach over Phelwani River.
- Shingwedzi Camp and Day Visitor Site is not accessible to the public.
- Shingwedzi to Punda Maria/Pafuri (H1-7) (Shingwedzi & Nkulumbeni bridges and water over road in various other areas).
- Tshokwane to Lower Sabie has been reopened (causeway over Sabie River below camp has been cleared).
- All gravel roads are closed.
Gates open:
- Crocodile Bridge
- Malelane
- Orpen (only Orpen Camp can be accessed – not into the rest of Kruger)
- Numbi
- Phabeni
- Phalaborwa
- Punda Maria (only Punda Maria Camp can be accessed – not into the rest of Kruger)
- Kruger
- Giriyondo Border Post (4x4 vehicles only)
Gates closed:
South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an update on the current situation in the
Kruger National Park (as of 22 Jan 2013, 09:00am). According to the update, emergency plans are running accordingly and
SANParks is constantly monitoring the developments. There have been no reports of any major incidents throughout the park. All gravel roads in the
Kruger National Park have been closed off for safety and motorists are requested to stay on tarred road.
Camps and facilities closed:
- Sirheni
- Shimuwini
- Bateleur
- Boulders
- Tamboti
- Shingwedzi
- Balule
- Talamati
- Roodewal
- Muzanzane
- Biyamiti
- Pafuri - TEBA
- Crocodile Bridge
- Makhadzi Picnic Spot
- All trails camps and Wilderness Safaris
Gates closed:
- Crocodile Bridge
- Orpen
- Punda Maria
- Pafuri
- Giriyondo
- Pafuri Port of Entry
Roads closed:
- H1 – 2 Sand River & Sabie Low water bridge – alternatively motorists can use H12
- H1/1 link road between Skukuza and Pretoriuskop has been closed off due to low level bridge overflowing.
- H1-1 – Pretoriouskop to Malelane T-Junction
- H10 – Lower Sabie to Tshokwane
- H7 – Satara to Orpen
- H14 – Phalaborwa to Mopani
- H1 – 9 – Pafuri entrance to Punda
- H15 – Punda Maria to Shingwedzi
Roads opened:
Thx to youtube user exRanger7 for the video footage!
