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More severe weather warnings for KNP as heavy rains continue

SANParks urges caution amid widespread closures and rising floodwaters

By Staff Reporter • 12 January 2026
More severe weather warnings for KNP as heavy rains continue

Severe weather in Limpopo and Mpumalanga is causing significant disruptions in Kruger National Park, with some camps and gates closed due to rising river levels. Guests are advised to heed all warnings and road closures, as SANParks prioritizes safety and monitors the evolving situation.

As severe weather conditions persist across parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, including sections of the Kruger National Park, guests currently staying at Lower Sabie Rest Camp and Crocodile Bridge Rest Camps will not have access to Skukuza.

“At present, the only available exit route is via the Crocodile River bridge; however, rising water levels pose a risk that this access may become impassable, potentially leaving guests temporarily cut off until water levels recede,” SANParks said in ...

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