/Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Fuel shortage at Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp! [update]

update (07 December 2025): Diesel is available again! 

South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an important travel advisory for visitors to the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. The Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp fuel station is currently out of diesel until further notice, which may impact travellers relying on the facility for refuelling.

To avoid disruptions, SANParks strongly advises visitors to refuel their vehicles before entering the park and to carry extra diesel. Alternative fuel stations are available at:

• Port Nolloth, South Africa
• Alexander Bay, South Africa
• Rosh Pinah, Namibia

The /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is a remote wilderness known for its rugged 4x4 routes, dramatic desert landscapes, and cross-border access between South Africa and Namibia. Due to its isolation, travellers should plan carefully, carry sufficient fuel, water, and supplies, and check SANParks updates before departure.

Important: The pontoon ferry at the Sendelingsdrift border post is currently closed due to high water levels in the Orange River, affecting cross-border travel.

 

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Kruger National Park: Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp fuel station temporarily closed for maintenance!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the filling station at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is currently closed for maintenance. The maintenance work has taken longer than initially expected, resulting in a temporary disruption in fuel availability at the camp.
Until further notice, visitors travelling to Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp are advised to fill up their vehicles before entering the park and to plan accordingly to ensure sufficient fuel for game drives and transfers between camps.

Nearest filling stations outside Kruger National Park
Travellers heading to Crocodile Bridge Gate will find several convenient refuelling options in nearby towns:

• Komatipoort (±12 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate):
• Multiple filling stations including Engen Komatipoort, Shell Komatipoort, and TotalEnergies Komatipoort. This is the closest and most reliable stop before entering the park.
• Malelane (±35 km from Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp):
• A slightly larger town offering several service stations such as BP Malelane, Caltex, TotalEnergies Malelane, and Engen One Stop Malelane. It’s an excellent option for travellers entering via Malelane Gate or heading toward Lower Sabie or Skukuza.

Nearest filling stations inside Kruger National Park
Once inside the park, the following rest camps offer fuel for visitors continuing their journey:

• Lower Sabie Rest Camp – Approximately 35 km northwest of Crocodile Bridge. Lower Sabie has a fully operational petrol and diesel station and is the closest in-park alternative.
• Skukuza Rest Camp – Roughly 90 km from Crocodile Bridge, Skukuza is the largest camp in Kruger and has a modern filling station with both petrol and diesel available.
• Letaba Rest Camp – Located in the north-central region of Kruger, Letaba also features a fuel station and serves as a reliable option for travellers on extended itineraries deeper into the park.

According to SANParks, “Petrol and diesel are available at all major camps,” but visitors should note that availability cannot always be guaranteed due to maintenance or delivery delays.

Travel tip
Before entering Kruger National Park through Crocodile Bridge Gate, ensure your vehicle’s tank is full and consider topping up again at Lower Sabie Rest Camp if your route continues into the park. Keeping a close eye on your fuel level is essential, especially when exploring remote areas with limited services.

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/Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Fuel shortage at Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp! [update]

update (24 August 2025): The diesel situation at Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp has been restored and guests can fill up again as normal at the rest camp's fuel station. 

South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued a travel advisory for visitors to the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. As of Saturday, 16 August 2025, the fuel station at Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp is experiencing low diesel levels, which may affect travellers relying on the facility for refuelling.

SANParks recommends that all visitors fill up their vehicles before entering the park to avoid disruptions to their journey. Until further notice, the closest alternative fuel stations can be found at:

• Port Nolloth, South Africa
• Alexander Bay, South Africa
• Rosh Pinah, Namibia

The remote wilderness of the Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is known for its rugged 4x4 routes, dramatic desert scenery, and cross-border access between South Africa and Namibia. Given the park’s remoteness, travellers are strongly advised to plan ahead, carry sufficient fuel, water, and supplies, and to check for the latest SANParks updates before embarking on their trip.

 n.b.: The pontoon ferry at the Sendelingsdrift border post in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park will be fully operational again from 20 August 2025. 

 

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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: No ULP fuel currently available at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp! [update]

update (04 May 2024): The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that unleaded fuel is available again at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp!

The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that there is currently no ULP fuel (unleaded petrol) available at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp. Travellers are advised to fill up their vehicles with unleaded fuel outside the National Park in the town of Askham, which is located about 200 km north of Upington at the junction of the R31 and the R360 roads, or at Nossob Rest Camp or Mata Mata Rest Camps inside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Twee Rivieren is largest rest camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and its administrative headquarters. The camp is situated on the banks of the dry Nossob riverbed. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas. Besides the new Interpretation Centre, Twee Rivieren Rest Camp has a reception, shop, fuel, restaurant, information centre and swimming pool. This is the only camp with 24 hrs electricity and cell phone reception in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Zimbabwe: Zuva Petroleum to accept foreign currency at eight DFI fuel stations!

Zimbabwean energy company Zuva Petroleum has announced that eight of its 72 retail service stations in Zimbabwe will be accepting foreign currency payments. Customers can pay for their fuel in foreign currency (US$) at the following fuel stations across the country: Lorraine, Groombridge, Pendennis, Valley (all in Harare), Macs Garage (Bulawayo), Oasis (Beitbridge), Palmerstone (Mutare) and Zambezi (Victoria Falls). All eight locations are DFI (direkt fuel imports) service stations, which means these sites are likely to have guaranteed fuel supplies.

We are excited to announce 8 Zuva DFI Service Stations that will be accepting foreign currency payments across the country as follows
Harare: Lorraine, Groombridge, Pendennis, & Valley
Bulawayo: Macs Garage
Beitbridge: Oasis
Mutare: Palmerstone
Victoria Falls: Zambezi pic.twitter.com/6DHG0YM6J4

— Zuva Petroleum (@zuva_petroleum) February 18, 2020

Augrabies Falls National Park: New operating hours for the Park's only fuel station!

update (04 September 2019): Please note that fuel supply is currently limited as Total are experiencing some strikes at their workplace and deliveries are therefore delayed.

According to a Facebook posting by the Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks, the operating hours of the only fuel station inside Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa's Northern Cape have changed. The new operating hours are daily from 07:30 - 13:00 and from 13:30 to 15:30. The fuel station is located in the Park's main camp.

 
Augrabies Falls National Park is located around its main attraction, the Augrabies Falls, about 120 km west of Upington in South Africa's Northern Cape. The Park covers an area of 820 km² and stretches along the Orange River.

Kruger National Park: Shortage of unleaded fuel in Shingwedzi Rest Camp!

South African National Parks (SANParks) just informed travellers visiting Kruger National Park that Shingwedzi Rest Camp is set to experience a shortage unleaded fuel. This is due to construction work at the filling station in the Rest Camp, that will take place from 09 November 2018 until 16 November 2018. Shingwedzi Rest Camp is situated in the northern part of Kruger National Park and set on the banks of the Shingwedzi River.


Leaded fuel, unleaded fuel and diesel are usually available at all major camps in Kruger National Park. All fuel stations accept legitimate petrol/fuel/garage cards, any VISA/MasterCard cards or cash as a form of payment.

Windhoek: Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to get a fuel station!

update (09 July 2015): The new fuel station at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is still under construction! We'll keep you posted!

update (20 Jan 2015): According to various news reports in Namibia, the fuel station at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) will open its doors in June 2015.

Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has appointed the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) to erect a common fuel station at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to cater for the fuel needs of the various car rental companies based at the aiport, of travellers returning rental cars at Hosea Kutako as well as the general public. As of now, Namibia's main international airport, which is located about 45km east of Windhoek, has no such common fuel station*. According to Dan Kamati, the communications officer of NAC, the construction work is expected to start soon and will be concluded in early 2015. Namcor will run the fuel station for 15 years, after which Namibia Airports Company will take ownership.

*Avis Car Rental has its own fuel facility.