The Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie Camps reopened today (February 21) after they were temporarily closed following floods in the south of the Kruger National Park. 

“We can confirm that water has subsided enough for us to safely open the two rest camps. Access to Lower Sabie will be through Crocodile Bridge gate as the road via Skukuza is still inaccessible. Talamati Bush Camp is also open, and access to the camp will be through Orpen on S140 or from Satara on S36 then S145 from the east,” said KNP Managing Executive, Oscar Mthimkhulu.  

Several gravel roads are still closed as assessments on their safe use continue. Biyamiti Bush Camp and Sable Dam Hide are also still closed until further notice.

KNP Technical Services are conducting assessments to establish the extent of damage caused by the floods.

Meanwhile, tourists and tour operators are still cautioned not to remove barriers that indicate closure on some of the gravel roads for their own safety and that of their clients.

The weather forecast for this week indicates a drying up period with rain forecast to return on Sunday (February 26), but mainly in the north.