SANParks warned the public that Kruger National Park (KNP) will continue to receive high rainfall over the weekend until 23 February, with many of the roads in southern Kruger closed.
Crocodile Bridge on Sunday 12 February.
An evacuation operation took place on Saturday to assist guests staying at Lower Sabie, Talamati, Crocodile Bridge and Biyamati. Guests at the Lukimbi Safari Lodge were airlifted via helicopter from the park.
‘The Great Trek from Lower Sabie to Skukuza was one of the most epic adventures inside the Kruger Park that I have ever undertaken,’ said Rodgers Mbuwa Ngomani, a visitor to the park. ‘The energy of the people was amazing. The cooperation and togetherness were beautiful despite the heat, the frustration, the anxiety and the looming storms.’
SANParks was grateful for the extra from their staff, with the Bushveld Honourary Rangers clearing the Letaba low water bridge on the H14 road, removing much of the rubbish piled up from the rain.
Debri at the Letaba low water bridge.
The last update from SANParks-Kruger warned of total road closures at Watervalboven tunnel, where two trucks landed on top of rockfalls and obstructed both lanes. At Schoemansloof at De Beers Nek, a landslide and rockfall made the road unpassable. The only route out of the Nelspruit area towards Middelburg and Gauteng would be via Badplaas, Carolina and joining N4 at Wonderfontein.
From Kruger Gate, use Sabie, Longtom pass and Lydenburg roads.
SANParks had advised all visitors to the park to contact their lodge and accommodation providers regarding road closures and recommended routes. The SANParks 24-hour number is available at (076) 801-9679 or (013) 735-0197 for further assistance.
Pictures: SANParks
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