Ahead of the possible effects of Cyclone Eloise, the Kruger National Park (KNP) has started notifying guests of possibilities surrounding storms.
Spokesperson for the park, Isaac Phaahla, said they have especially warned guests booked at wilderness trails and Sabie Hide. In Pafuri all gravel roads and picnic sites have been closed.
“KNP has activated the disaster management teams to be on standby to assist when the need arises.
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“Our scientific services colleagues are monitoring the storm closely with updates from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) and they will warn us in time if there is a need to evacuate certain areas.”
Sites that have been closed thus far include:
- Gravel roads in the Pafuri and Punda Maria areas
- Sable Dam overnight hide
- Sirheni Bushveld camp
- Bateleur Bushveld Camp
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