last update 16 January 2026
- H14 remains inaccessible. The bridge is still flooded. (16 January 2026 09:15)
last update 16 January 2026
- Letaba river water level has dropped and there is currently no water inside the camp. CAMP REMAINS CLOSED. Guests will be contacted to arrange collection of their possessions left in the camp once the risk assessments have been completed. (16 January 2016 07:30)
- Water over Lower Sabie bridge has subsided a small amount. Bridge remains closed. (16 January 2016 07:30)
- River level at Crocodile Bridge has subsided a small amount. Bridge remains closed. (16 January 2016 07:30)
last update 16 January 2026
Prolonged and intense rainfall continues to affect large areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, with multiple sections of the Kruger National Park (KNP) experiencing significant flooding and damage to critical infrastructure. Consequently, the suspension of day visitor access to Kruger National Park remains in place until further notice.
According to SANParks, the decision is driven by ongoing adverse weather conditions, waterlogged and damaged road networks, and compromised park infrastructure, all of which present heightened safety risks to both visitors and park staff.
Restricted access to Kruger National Park
With immediate effect, access to Kruger National Park is strictly limited. Entry is currently permitted only for:
- Essential delivery and service vehicles
- Airport transfers, subject to proof of confirmed flight bookings
- Guests with valid overnight reservations at Berg-en-Dal, Pretoriuskop, and Skukuza rest camps
- Essential SANParks staff members
All other visitor access, including day visits, remains suspended.
Northern Kruger National Park remains inaccessible
The northern regions of Kruger National Park continue to be inaccessible due to extensive flooding and damage to internal roads. Several routes remain waterlogged or structurally compromised, making travel unsafe.
Satara Rest Camp temporarily closed
SANParks has confirmed a new development at Satara Rest Camp, where staff residential quarters are currently under water. As a precautionary safety measure, all affected staff members have been successfully evacuated. No injuries have been reported.
Due to disruptions to water supply and electricity, Satara Rest Camp has been temporarily closed until further notice.
All tourism activities suspended
All tourism-related activities within Kruger National Park remain suspended, including:
Many internal roads are saturated, damaged, or inaccessible, making it unsafe to conduct these activities at present.
Travel advisory for departing guests
Guests exiting the park are urged to remain vigilant and to monitor road conditions outside Kruger National Park. Several provincial and regional routes across Limpopo and Mpumalanga have also been affected by flooding, and conditions may change rapidly.
Ongoing monitoring
SANParks continues to monitor the situation closely in cooperation with disaster management authorities and will issue regular updates as conditions evolve. The safety of guests, staff, and surrounding communities remains the organisation’s highest priority.
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