Giriyondo border post reopens in Kruger Park, restoring key link between South Africa and Mozambique

Giriyondo Border Post, located between Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park and the northern section of Kruger National Park (KNP) in South Africa, reopened on Tuesday, 31 March following a temporary closure due to flood damage in January. South Africa’s Border Management Authority confirmed the reopening, restoring access to the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. The border post links South Africa’s Kruger National Park with Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park.

The Giriyondo Border Post serves as a vital link between the Kruger National Park in South Africa and the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique, enabling nature lovers to experience the rich biodiversity of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. SANParks has welcomed the reopening and extened appreciation to all stakeholders involved in the restoration efforts. Tourists are encouraged to plan their trips accordingly and ensure compliance with all border and park entry requirements.

The reopening of the Giriyondo Border Post restores a vital tourism and conservation link between South Africa’s Kruger National Park and Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park after months of closure caused by severe floods. Its reopening comes just in time for the busy Easter holiday period, bringing relief to travellers, tour operators and communities on both sides of the border. In January 2026, intense rainfall across Limpopo province caused widespread flooding in the Kruger National Park.

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Rivers rose rapidly, washing away sections of roads and affecting several facilities in the northern region. The Giriyondo Tourist Access Facility, along with the nearby Pafuri Border Post, was closed for safety reasons as water levels made the area dangerous for staff and visitors.

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