Kruger’s R950m flood recovery: what reopens in September
The repair bill for January's floods has landed at R950 million, and the minister has been to see it. Letaba is the part that matters for anyone driving the park this spring.
Kruger’s Road Register Changed Again After Heavy Rain — and SANParks Is Losing Patience
A new closure register dated 11 August lists which Kruger routes are open, partly open or shut. SANParks has also warned visitors who move barriers themselves.
Is Kruger Open After the 2026 Floods? What’s Reopened This Winter
Kruger National Park is open and running close to normal after the January 2026 floods. Here's what's reopened, the latest on Letaba Rest Camp, and why July is one of the best months to visit.
Kruger Rangers Arrest a Suspected Rhino Poacher After Shootout
Field rangers in Kruger National Park's Pretoriuskop section arrested a suspected rhino poacher after a late-night shootout on 5 July 2026, recovering two firearms. Here's what happened and how tourism supports the fight against poaching.
Rhino Poaching in Kruger Doubles in 2025 Despite National Decline
South Africa recorded a 16% national fall in rhino poaching in 2025, but Kruger National Park bucked the trend with losses almost doubling to 175 animals as syndicates shifted their focus back to the park.
Kruger National Park Celebrates 100 Years of Conservation
On 31 May 2026 Kruger National Park marked its centenary at Skukuza, celebrating a century of conservation, science and tourism under the theme 'Our Heritage, Our Future'.
Seven Communities Sign Historic Beneficiation Deal with SANParks
In May 2026 seven previously dispossessed communities signed a landmark beneficiation agreement with SANParks at Skukuza, opening the door to community-owned lodges and shared revenue inside Kruger for the first time.
January 2026 Floods Devastate Kruger and Prompt a National Recovery Fund
Days of torrential rain in January 2026 washed away bridges and roads across Kruger National Park, with repair costs estimated at up to R700 million and a dedicated Recovery Fund launched to help rebuild.
Kruger conservation fees rise for 2025/26: what it means for your safari
SANParks raised Kruger’s daily conservation fees from 1 November 2025. Here are the new rates for 2025/26 and what your fee actually pays for.
Anthrax Outbreak Confirmed in Northern Kruger in 2025
SANParks confirmed anthrax cases in the northern Kruger National Park in September 2025, describing them as a natural part of the disease's seasonal cycle while warning neighbouring farmers to stay vigilant.
