The Kruger National Park (KNP) remains under severe flood conditions, and additional gates may be closed as persistent rainfall continues in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.

SANParks confirmed this morning, January 17, that a large amount of rain has been recorded in the Pretoriuskop area, which may result in the temporary closure of Phabeni Gate at short notice should conditions deteriorate.

Lowvelder reports a recent video shared by SANParks also shows that the water level of the Letaba River continues to decline after visitors were evacuated when the river reached Letaba Rest Camp this week.

@lowvelder Letaba River this morning, January 17. > Video: Supplied/SANParks #krugernationalpark #letabariver #letabarestcamp #kruger #floods ♬ original sound – Lowveld Media

Day visitors are still prohibited from entering the park until further notice. Access to the park is limited to essential delivery vehicles, airport transfers with valid flight tickets, officials, and guests with confirmed accommodation bookings at Berg-en-Dal, Skukuza and Pretoriuskop.

As a precautionary safety measure, all game drives and walking trails remain suspended until conditions improve.

“SANParks continues to monitor the situation closely and will communicate any changes as they occur. The safety of guests, staff and infrastructure remains the organisation’s highest priority, “ JP Louw, SANParks spokesperson reiterated.

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