Orange River flooding impacts /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: What travellers need to know!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an important update for travellers planning to visit the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. Due to rising water levels of the Orange River since April 2025, several camps and operations within the park are directly impacted by flooding.

See below the current predicted timeframe for closure of camps based on estimation of previous experiences:

• Tattasberg: Closed from April to July 2025. Decision pending water level decrease; road repairs may take time.
• Richtersberg: Closed from April to July 2025. Reassessment once the water level decreases.
• De Hoop:
• Block A: Closed in May 2025.
• Block B & C: Closed from April to June 2025. Review upon water level decrease.
• Potjiespram: Blocks A-C closed in May 2025. Reassessment pending water level decrease.

The following camps remain fully operational and open for visitors

• Sendelingsdrift Campsite and Chalets
• Gannakouriep Wilderness Rest Camp
• Kokerboomkloof Camp

The pontoon at the Sendelingsdrift border post in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is closed since March 2025 and remains closed until further notice due to the high Orange River water levels.

If your travel plans are impacted, SANParks provides the following options without any modification fees:

• Alternative Accommodation (no modification fee)
• Credit on Hand (C.O.H) reschedule booking
• Full Refund

For assistance with your booking, please contact the officials at /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.