Zebra in the Kruger National Park. Picture: Supplied / SANParks Drier conditions in the north of the country have allowed for the South African National Parks (SANParks) to reopen several sections of the Kruger National Park. Heavy rains drenched the park and surrounding provinces, causing billions in damage and claiming the lives of nearly 40 people in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Safety assessments will continue and conditions may change, but normality is slowly returning to the vast bush retreat. The Phalaborwa Gate welcomed day and overnight visitors from Monday, with day and overnight visitation permitted through the Phabeni Gate from Tuesday. Gravel roads remain closed until further notice, however, guests arriving via Skukuza and Pretoriuskop will be able to use the S3 and S4 routes.
Wednesday will see the reopening Bateleur Bush Camp, while the Mopani Rest Camp is scheduled for reopening on Friday. Additionally, theSatara Rest Campand N’wanetsi picnic spot are open. Several shops will also reopen this week, including the Punda Maria store as of Monday, the Shingwedzi and Mopani shops from Wednesday, and the Letaba shop from Friday.
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“SANParks thanks all visitors for their cooperation and understanding during this recovery period. Further updates will be communicated as the situation evolves,” stated SANParks spokesperson JP Louw. Some areas require extra time to recover, with the Pafuri Border Post as well as the Letaba and Shingwedzi Rest Camps remaining inaccessible. The Biyamiti and Talamati Bush Camps in the Marula region are still closed, with Orpen Gate only accessible to overnight guests, emergency services and essential deliveries.
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