By JP Louw
SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson
Due to increased rainfall overnight, which has resulted in further damages to park infrastructure, the Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management.
A gate quota system will apply at the following open gates, Malelane Gate, Numbi Gate and Paul Kruger Gate and all Open Safari Vehicles (OSVs) will form part of these gate quotas.
Guests are requested to ensure that their vehicles have fuel as the filling stations at camps might be affected by the persisting rain.
Essential delivery vehicles, airport transfers (with proof of a valid flight ticket) and officials will be allowed entry through Paul Kruger Gate only.
The Skukuza to Phabeni Gate route is currently closed due to flooding, as a stream has cut off access along the S1 road. Phabeni Gate is therefore inaccessible via Skukuza at this stage.
Orpen Gate will remain closed until further notice due to safety concerns.
The northern part of the KNP remains inaccessible and as result all gates in the north are closed.
SANParks continues to monitor weather conditions and the status of roads and infrastructure closely.
Further updates will be communicated as the situation evolves.
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