Media Release: Fire breaks out at the Letaba Shop
10 September 2020

Kruger National Park (KNP), management today confirmed that a fire broke out from the shop storeroom at Letaba Rest Camp and completely gutted the shop as well as the staff television room yesterday, 9 September 2020 in the evening at around 20:00.

Staff members at Letaba and Olifants as well as the fire and rescue team from Phalaborwa managed to contain the fire before it could spread to other structures linked to the shop building, but the shop and staff television room could not be saved.

Reacting to the news, the Managing Executive of KNP, Gareth Coleman said "we are grateful that no life was lost and no staff nor visitors sustained any injuries. We also extend our gratitude to the staff and emergency services team who contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to other structures".

Guests who have bookings at Letaba must for now bring own basic necessities until such time that a temporary shop has been set up. The cause of the fire is still being investigated and an update will be provided in due course.

Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) - Kruger National Park


Media Release: Fire breaks out at Berg-en-Dal Restaurant
14 September 2020

Kruger National Park (KNP), management today confirmed that a fire broke out from the restaurant kitchen at Berg en Dal Rest Camp today, 14 September 2020 at around 10:00. The contractor team who are refurbishing the units at the camp together with staff members reacted quickly and managed to contain the fire before it could spread throughout the whole building, but part of the facility (kitchen and dining hall) has been damaged.

No injuries or fatalities were reported. The cause of the fire is still being investigated at this stage and an update will be provided in due course.

Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) - Kruger National Park

Quelle: www.sanparks.org/about/news/
Gruß Gina

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Nicht gültig für den KTP.
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Gruß Gina

Im KNP kann man jetzt von diesen Tafeln der QR-code scannen,
und erhält damit die Wettervorhersage für jenes Gebiet, in dem man sich gerade aufhält.
Quelle: Twitter @SANParksKNP




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Media Release: Temporary closure of Lower Sabie Rest Camp in KNP
14 January 2021

South African National Park (SANParks) today, 14 January 2021 announced the temporary closure of Lower Sabie Rest Camp as a precautionary measure after ten employees tested positive for COVID-19. The employees are in isolation and all protocols regarding these developments have been implemented accordingly.

All visitors who are still in the camp have been informed of the situation and offered alternative accommodation at unaffected camps or postponement of their visit.

The Managing Executive, Gareth Coleman apologised for the inconvenience caused by this development and appealed for understanding from all affected parties saying "the park has implemented all necessary protocols for the safety of both employees and visitors, the spike in infections among our staff has necessitated swift action from our side. We are busy with contact tracing while the employees are in isolation and will advise the public on the reopening date after a thorough assessment and decontamination of the rest camp has been made by the task team" concluded Coleman.

People with confirmed bookings are being contacted by the reservations team to make alternative arrangements which include opting for alternative camps or dates.

Should you require any additional information we would urge you to call central reservations on +27 12 428 9111 or email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!.

Issued by:
Communications & Marketing Department - Kruger National Park

Media enquiries:
Isaac Phaahla
GM: Communications and Marketing, KNP
Tel: 013 735 4363; Cell 083 673 6974
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Gruß Gina

Media Release: KNP on high alert as Tropical Storm Eloise hits Mozambique
22 January 2021

According to reports from the South African Weather Services, various parts of the Kruger National Park (KNP) particularly in the far north, will be affected by major rainfall and strong winds over the coming weekend, specifically on Sunday, 24 January 2021, due to the Tropical Storm Eloise. Disaster teams in the park and external role-players are on high alert and monitoring its path as it approaches landfall.

"Our scientists, in conjunction with the South African Weather Services are closely monitoring developments and will advise on whether we need to evacuate camps in the affected areas or not. As a precautionary measure, we have already closed all gravel roads and some facilities in the Pafuri area after heavy rains which fell in the evening of 20 January 2021", said Managing Executive at the KNP, Gareth Coleman.

South African National Parks (SANParks) advises that those persons with bookings at flagged camps in the far north such as Sirheni, Shimuwini and Bateleur Bushveld Camps as well as Sable Hide will be accommodated at Letaba, Mopani, Shingwedzi and Punda Maria Rest Camps.

"Emergency teams are on standby in the park, monitoring the situation and will be activated if there is any danger. We urge tourists to be extra cautious during this period and to call our emergency number for any assistance only on 076 801 9679 or 013 735 0197/4064"; concluded Coleman.

Issued by:
Communications & Marketing Department - Kruger National Park

Media enquiries:
Isaac Phaahla
GM: Communications and Marketing, KNP
Tel: 013 735 4363; Cell 083 673 6974
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Brücke nach Sirheni weggespült.
Sable Hide überflutet.



H14 und alle Schotterstraßen geschlossen.
Pioneer Dam geht über.
H 13-1 geschlossen.
Boulders und Shipandani nicht erreichbar.

Regenmengen gemessen heute 10:00
Pafuri: Mabiligwe 77.5mm; Outpost 100mm; Eco training 100mm; Pafuri 80mm.
Mooiplaas is 66.0mm,
Mah is 56.0mm.

Quelle: @SANParksKNP
Gruß Gina