Home
FacebookTwitterSearchMenu
  • Subscribe (free)
  • Subscribe (free)
  • News
  • Features
  • TravelInfo
  • Columns
  • Community
  • Sponsored
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Send Us News

Share

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • E-mail
  • Print

Flooding forces closures in Richtersveld

13 May 2025
Comments | 0

Severe flooding along the Orange River has prompted the closure of several camps within the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. Park management is working to minimise disruption but has confirmed that many affected camps will remain closed until further notice.

Water levels are being closely monitored near key camps and facilities, particularly at the Sendelingsdrift border post pontoon as well as the Potjiespram, De Hoop and Richtersberg camp sites and the Tatasberg Wilderness Camp.

Three camps – Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp, Gannakouriep Wilderness Camp and Kokerboomkloof Camp Site – remain fully operational.

The current estimated closure periods are as follows:

  • Tatasberg: April-July 2025
  • Richtersberg: April-July 2025
  • De Hoop
    Block A: May 2025
    Block B and C: April-June 2025
  • Potjiespram Blocks A-C: May 2025

Park authorities noted that final decisions on reopening will depend on water levels receding. Based on previous flooding events, it typically takes a significant time for the water to evaporate and for conditions to be dry enough to rebuild damaged roads.

Sign up to our mailing list and get daily news headlines and weekly features directly to your inbox free.

TMCs must drive NDC education efforts

Yesterday
Comments | 0

Feature: Seabourn: Your clients’ next epic adventure!

29 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

TAAG welcomes another Airbus

29 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld expands

29 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Baby elephant takes a tumble

29 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Latest Changes on Travelinfo (27 June'25)

29 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Pilgrims keep booking despite conflict

26 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

QR responds to airspace chaos

26 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Turkish returns to Sabre

26 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

China launches online visa processing

26 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Luxury travel – the value is in personal enrichment

26 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Hilton plans Nile cruise

26 Jun 2025
Comments | 0

Turkey to open ruins for tourism

26 Jun 2025
Comments | 0
  • Load more

FeatureClick to view

MICE in cruising July 2025
Snow holidays June 2025

Poll

Are clients shying away from Middle Eastern travel hubs?
  • © Now Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Travel News on Facebook
  • eTNW Twitter
  • Travel News RSS
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Send Us News