Orpen Gate closed after bridge collapse as Kruger National Park visitors reroute travel
Getaway Magazine | 22.04.2026 20:00
A sudden infrastructure failure has thrown travel plans into disarray for visitors heading to one of South Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The Orpen Gate entry to Kruger National Park has been shut after a bridge along the R531 highway was washed away by heavy rains, cutting off a key access route for safari travellers.
