Crocodile Bridge Closed: Flooding
SKUKUZA- The Crocodile Bridge gate to the Kruger National Park is closed due to flooding, said a park official on Friday.
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Park spokesperson Raymond Travers said the Crocodile river was flooding, mainly due to rainfall in the catchment area, so the park decided to close the bridge- and thus that gate at the south-east of the park- at about midday on Friday.
"The entrance gate will be closed for at least two days," said Travers.
He said visitors wanting to get to that area of the Park would have to use either the Malelane gate to the west or the Paul Kruger gate to the north, which would add travel time.
He said the park was "very very full" for the weekend and that the number of visitors being let into the park each day was being limited.
"The gates actually close from about 10am onwards."
He urged visitors to take it easy, be considerate of other game viewers, stay in their vehicles and abide by the park rules.
Visitors wanting to find out whether the Crocodile Bridge gate is open can call the park on +27 (0)13 735 4000.
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Park spokesperson Raymond Travers said the Crocodile river was flooding, mainly due to rainfall in the catchment area, so the park decided to close the bridge- and thus that gate at the south-east of the park- at about midday on Friday.
"The entrance gate will be closed for at least two days," said Travers.
He said visitors wanting to get to that area of the Park would have to use either the Malelane gate to the west or the Paul Kruger gate to the north, which would add travel time.
He said the park was "very very full" for the weekend and that the number of visitors being let into the park each day was being limited.
"The gates actually close from about 10am onwards."
He urged visitors to take it easy, be considerate of other game viewers, stay in their vehicles and abide by the park rules.
Visitors wanting to find out whether the Crocodile Bridge gate is open can call the park on +27 (0)13 735 4000.
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Saturday, December 30, 2006
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The low level bridge across the river has been re-opened today as the water levels subside.
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However, guests are still advised to avoid using this entrance as further rain in the Crocodile River catchment area is expected to cause the water levels to rise again, with likely closure of the Gate to follow.
Contemplate using other local entrances such as Numbi, Phabeni, Malelane and Paul Kruger Gates.
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