Heavy Flooding Impacts Kruger Camps And Roads

Recent heavy rains in most parts of the country resulted in the closure of some Kruger National Park KNP camps and gravel roads.

Some main roads between Skukuza and Lower Sabie were damaged but the KNP Roads Management team moved swiftly to ensure safety for users including tourists.

South African National Parks SANParks said, in a statement, the flooding is largely localised in the south of the Olifants River but all gates are open and operational.

Waterflow forecasts suggest that Sabie and Sand rivers will be inundated with heavy flows for some time. The rain has also been heavy in the north with the Luvuvhu River at its highest level this season.

Roads in the area are also being monitored and road users have been asked to observe road closures.