US EditionFloods in South Africa force evacuations from famed Kruger National Park; 19 dead in other regions
- On Thursday, SANParks began emergency evacuations by helicopter at Kruger National Park, moving staff and guests from Letaba rest camp due to flooding.
- In the Pafuri area, near the Limpopo and Luvuvhu confluence, rivers have burst banks and submerged bushveld, with SANParks saying 100 to 200 millimetres of rain is expected over the next 24 to 48 hours.
- SANParks says travel routes are damaged and access between Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge rest camps is restricted, with only one exit via the Crocodile River bridge that may become unsafe if river levels rise.
- At least 19 people have died in other parts of the region since the rains began last month, and President Cyril Ramaphosa was due to visit flood-stricken areas on Thursday.
- A Red Level 10 warning covers the park for Friday, with the South African Weather Service predicting 100 to 200 millimetres over 24 to 48 hours; SANParks says it will monitor conditions daily.
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Landslides and flooding: Due to storms, the famous Kruger National Park in South Africa does not allow day guests. Floods also plague other parts of the country. Authorities warn against crocodiles in residential areas.
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Floods in South Africa force evacuations from famed Kruger National Park; 19 dead in other regions
Flooding caused by weeks of torrential rains in northern South Africa has forced the famed Kruger National Park to suspend visits and evacuate some guests and staff members.
Kruger National Park closed to day visitors amid heavy flooding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga – The Mail & Guardian
Persistent and heavy rainfall affecting Limpopo and Mpumalanga has led to South African National Parks (SANParks) taking a precautionary decision to temporarily suspend day visitor access to the Kruger National Park until conditions improve. SANParks said that it is mindful of the strain that ongoing rainfall is placing on operational and emergency‑response resources. “The organisation would therefore prefer to focus available capacity on real …
Staff evacuated from Kruger Park as weather service says things to get worse
South African National Parks (SANParks) has begun evacuating staff from Kruger National Park as dangerous rainfall levels are expected to intensify. The park suspended day visits on Thursday morning, with rivers now flowing well over bridge-level and most camps completely flooded. The South African Weather Service issued a Red Level 10 warning for the park and surrounding municipalities. KNP day visitation suspended Heavy rains continue to lash …
Aerial footage shows severe flooding at Kruger National Park, South Africa
Aerial footage taken over the Pafuri area in the far north of the Kruger National Park shows the scale of flooding caused by intense rainfall in recent days. The video, filmed on 13 January 2026, captures swollen, muddy rivers bursting their banks and spreading across the surrounding bushveld. Large tracts of land appear submerged, with water flowing through normally dry areas and around trees. Take a look...
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