10 March 2014

SANParks: Kruger National Park heavy rains update

South Africa's Kruger National Park experienced (unusually) heavy rains since the beginning of March 2014, which caused extensive flooding in the south of the Park, with some roads closed, camps inaccessible and bridges submerged. South African National Parks frequently issues updates on the current situation in Kruger. We'll keep you posted!

update (19 March 2014): Kruger National Park is (almost) back to normal after the heavy rains and floods experienced over the last two weeks. All facilities that had been closed are now operational, except the S64 road from Punda Maria to Thulamela in the north of the park, the Wolhuter Trails camp and the Boesman Trails camp.

update (18 March 2014): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the heavy rains in the Kruger National Park as on 18 March 2014 at 10:30. Click here for more information!

update (17 March 2014): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the heavy rains in the Kruger National Park as on 17 March 2014 at 12:00.

 Latest update:
  • Balule, Bateleur, Shimuwini and Sirheni Camps have been reopened.
  • The opening of the S29, S32, S33, S36, S122, S125, S34, S35, S128 and S84 roads in the Marula Region.
  • Pafuri Picnic Spot is open.
update (14 March 2014): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the heavy rains in the Kruger National Park as on 14 March 2014 at 07:00.

Latest update:
  • The closure of the S52, S56, S63 and S64 to Thulamela roads in the Nxanatseni Region.
  • The Nxanatseni Region is currently experiencing heavy rain.
update (13 March 2014): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the heavy rains in the Kruger National Park as on 13 March 2014 at 14:00.

Latest update:
  • The closure of the S52 and S56 roads in the Nxanatseni Region
 update (13 March 2014): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the heavy rains in the Kruger National Park as on 13 March 2014 at 08:00.

 Latest update:
  • Pafuri Picnic Spot is closed.
  • The weather predictions indicate mild rains for the coming few days, however, most rivers have subsided except the Olifants River which is still flowing a bit high  
update (12 March 2014): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the heavy rains in the Kruger National Park as on 12 March 2014.

Latest update
  • The opening of some gravel roads. Please see the full list below.
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate has been reopened.
As a safety precaution it has been decided to close the following facilities:
  • Talamati Bush camp (closed until Monday, 17 March 2014)
  • Biyamiti Bush Camp (closed until Monday, 17 March 2014)
  • Wolhuter Trails Camp (closed until Monday, 24 March 2014)
  • Boesman Trails Camp (closed until Monday, 24 March 2014)
  • Olifants Trail Camp (closed until Monday, 24 March 2014)
  • Nyalaland Fly Camp (closed until Monday, 24 March 2014)
  • Balule Satellite Camp (closed until Monday, 17 March 2014)
  • Sirheni Bush Camp (closed until Monday, 17 March 2014)
  • Bateleur Bush Camp (closed until Monday, 17 March 2014)
  • Shimuwini Bush Camp (closed until Monday, 17 March 2014)
  • Berg-en-Dal fence temporarily erected.
Bird Hides:
  • Sable Hide is closed.
Roads and Bridges:
  • Gravel roads in the Marula Region still closed, with the exception of the roads listed below.
  • H1-1 from Skukuza to Pretoriuskop open
  • S60 between Punda Maria and Pafuri is open 
  • H14 between Mopani and Phalaborwa open 
  • H1-2 between Skukuza and Tshokwane is open (Sand River low level bridge between Skukuza and Tshokwane is closed).
The following gravel roads have been reopened:
  • S7
  • S10
  • S42
  • S8
  • H2-2 (Afsaal - Pretoriuskop)
  • S11
  • S28
  • S107
  • S130
  • S137
  • S39
  • S36 (from H7 - S145)
  • S126
  • S106
  • S89
  • S90
  • S41
  • S100
  • S40
  • S12
  • S127
  • S29
  • S32
  • S33
  • S36
  • S122
  • S125
  • S34
  • S35
  • S128
  • S84
The following roads are closed in the Nxanatseni Region:
  • S64 from Punda Maria to Thulamela
Gates/Ports of entry:
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate is open.
Picnic Spots:
  • Tshokwane Picnic Site is open.
  • Pafuri Picnic Spot is open. 

update (11 March 2014): South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the heavy rains in the Kruger National Park as on 11 March 2014 at 09:00.

Latest update (11 March 2014):
  • S60 between Punda Maria and Pafuri is open. 
  • more heavy rain is expected from Wednesday, 12 March 2014.
 Latest update (10 March 2014):
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate is closed again due to the flooding of the bridge.
As a safety precaution it has been decided to close the following additional facilities:
  • Talamati Bush camp
  • Biyamiti Bush Camp
  • Wolhuter Trails Camp
  • Boesman Trails Camp
  • Olifants Trails Camp
  • Balule Bush Camp
  • Sirheni Bush Camp
  • Bateleur Bush Camp
  • Shimuwini Bush Camp
  • Ten (10) perimeter units at Berg-en-Dal are closed 
 Concessions closed:
  • Shishangeni
  • Imbali Lodge
  • Tinga Lodge
  • Jock of the Bushveld
Roads and Bridges:
  • All gravel roads in the Marula Region still closed
  • H1-1 from Skukuza to Pretoriuskop closed 
  • S60 between Punda Maria and Pafuri closed 
  • H14 between Mopani and Phalaborwa closed 
  • H1-2 between Skukuza and Tshokwane is closed
Gates/Ports of entry:
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate is closed again due to the flooding of the bridge.
Picnic Spots:
  • Tshokwane Picnic Site reopened on 9 March 2014 
  • H3 from Skukuza - Malelane is now open. The northern part of the park is accessible via H12, high water level bridge.
River Update:
  • Limpopo river water levels dropped
  • Letaba river water levels dropped 
  • Levuvhu river water levels dropped
Damages Affecting Camps/Picnic Sites:
  • Lower Sabie water pump - temporary water available. Guests to use water sparingly
  • Pretoriuskop water pump - temporary water available. Guests to use water sparingly
  • Nkuhlu water pump - temporary water available. Guests to use water sparingly
  • Croc Bridge Camp Water Pump - temporary water available. Guests to use water sparingly
  • Olifants Camp - temporary water available. Guests to use water sparingly
  • Skukuza Camp - temporary water available. Guests to use water sparingly
  • Talamati Camp - temporary water available. Guests to use water sparingly
Please Note:
All main camps are not affected the park is still accessible. For more information call the central reservation on 012 428 9111 or the Emergency number 013 735 4029.
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