last update 17 January 2026
In a media statement issued during the visit of the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Willie Aucamp, to the flood-affected Kruger National Park, SANParks reiterated that the ongoing safety risks necessitate the continued prohibition of day visits.
Access restrictions are currently in place at several entrance gates around Kruger National Park. Entry is limited strictly to essential delivery vehicles, airport transfers with valid flight tickets, government officials, and overnight guests with confirmed accommodation reservations at Berg-en-Dal, Skukuza, and Pretoriuskop rest camps.
SANParks continues to assess road conditions, river levels, and infrastructure damage across Kruger National Park, and will communicate any changes to access regulations as conditions improve.
last update 17 January 2026
- Letaba River from Letaba Rest Camp. River level has subsided.
Letaba Rest Camp remains closed until further notice. (17 January 2026, 09:00)
last update 17 January 2026
South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an important operational update regarding current conditions in the Kruger National Park, as persistent and above-average rainfall continues to affect large parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
According to SANParks, several areas within the park remain impacted by ongoing rainfall, with particularly increased precipitation recorded in the Pretoriuskop region. As a result, Phabeni Gate may be closed at short notice should conditions deteriorate further. Visitors are strongly advised to remain vigilant and to follow all official SANParks communications, on-site notices, and road signage.
No day visitors are permitted to enter Kruger National Park until further notice. Access to the park is currently restricted to essential delivery vehicles, airport transfers for travellers holding valid flight tickets, SANParks officials, and guests with confirmed accommodation bookings at Berg-en-Dal, Skukuza, and Pretoriuskop rest camps.
As a precautionary safety measure, all guided game drives and walking trails across the park remain suspended until conditions improve and it is safe to resume activities.
SANParks has confirmed that the situation is being closely monitored and that further updates will be communicated as circumstances change. The organisation has reiterated that the safety of guests, staff, and park infrastructure remains its highest priority during this period of adverse weather conditions.
We are closely monitoring official SANParks announcements and related developments and will continue to update our readers as new, verified information becomes available. Our aim is to provide timely, accurate, and practical updates to help travellers make informed decisions when planning or adjusting their Kruger National Park visits.
However, visitors planning travel to Kruger National Park are also encouraged to check official SANParks channels regularly for the latest access updates and operational announcements.
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