South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that day visitor access to the Kruger National Park (KNP) will resume from Monday, 19 January 2026, following a significant improvement in weather conditions across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, including areas within the park.
While access is being reinstated, SANParks has urged visitors to exercise caution. Guests are strongly advised not to travel on gravel roads, as certain sections may still be affected by residual water damage from recent heavy rainfall.
Visitors should also be aware that shops inside the Kruger National Park currently have limited stock due to earlier access restrictions. Guests are therefore encouraged to bring their own essential supplies to ensure a comfortable and uninterrupted visit.
Despite the reopening of day visits, the northern regions of the Kruger National Park remain closed. Several roads and bridges in these areas have been severely damaged or washed away and will only reopen once safety assessments have been completed.
Access to the southern part of the park will be permitted via the following gates:
SANParks has cautioned that Phabeni Gate is being closely monitored due to fluctuating water levels in a nearby stream and may be closed at short notice should conditions deteriorate.
Crocodile Bridge Gate remains closed until further notice.
SANParks continues to monitor conditions across Kruger National Park and will issue further updates as required. The safety of both guests and staff remains the organisation’s top priority. Visitors are urged to comply with all official instructions and signage while in the park. Transgressions may result in fines and possible prosecution.
Further announcements will be made as the situation develops.
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