Heavy rains in the Kruger National Park have led to the closure temporarily of Bush Camps and most of the roads in the Nxanatseni Region in the north of the park.
All the bookings made at the affected bush camps will be transferred to the nearest camps. Main roads leading to the rest camps with low level bridges have been affected as well.
Photos of floods: www.latestsightings.com/kruger-national-park-floods-2013/
“We took the decision to close Bush Camps so that we do not compromise the safety of our guests,” says KNP Managing Executive, Abe Sibiya in a release from SANParks today, 17 January 2013. He said management apologises to all guests for inconveniences resulting from these temporary closures.”
The Bush Camps and roads which are currently closed are:
- Shisha Low Level Bridge (S57) leading to Sirheni Bush Camp currently flooding.
- Shimuwini Low Level Bridge (S141) leading Shimuwini Bush Camp.
- Bateleur is also closed due to waterlogged road leading to the bush camp.
- Nyala Drive going to Thulamela.
- S-63 loop from the T-Junction to Crook’s corner
- Shongololo loop going to Shipandane Hide and Boulders
- Nkulumbeni Bridge (H1-7) between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria – guest are advised to use Phalaborwa – Letaba
- Mopani-Phalaborwa road (H14) – guest are advised to use Phalaborwa- Letaba
Data lines at most of the rest camps in the north are affected.
The Road and Maintenance team is currently monitoring the situation to provide guests with alternative roads. More roads might be closed as it is still raining.
All the roads which are closed are marked with “No Entry” signs or blocked with other objects. Motorists are urged not to use those roads and to drive with caution” Sibiya said.
Guests visiting the Kruger National Park can view the latest information regarding state of the roads at the following gates in the north:
- Phalaborwa
- Punda
- Pafuri
Info suplied by SANParks
(edited)
