In response to the recent Kruger floods, SANParks has established a disaster relief fund and is calling on support to help in rebuilding.
Kruger National Park (23 January 2026) – While damage assessment is still being done, SANParks has estimated that the cost to repair extensive damage caused by the recent Kruger floods is sitting at around half a billion rand.
The past two weeks have brought flooding across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, affecting the country’s most iconic national park. Bridges and roads have been washed away, and more than 15 camps have been flooded.
Thanks to SANParks’ rescue operations and community efforts, no injuries were sustained and no deaths reported over the flooding period.
“The most important highlight is that no lives were lost,” shares Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, WIllie Aucamp.
In response to extensive damage the floods have caused, SANParks has established a disaster relief fund to support the recovery of the park.
“Given the scale of the destruction, the Minister highlighted the critical need for external assistance, noting that the recovery required exceeds the park’s immediate internal capacity,” shares the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. “To this end, SANParks announced the official banking details of the Kruger Recovery Fund, through which donations can be made by the public, partners, and stakeholders to support rehabilitation and restoration efforts. This fund will be audited by three independent and reputable audit firms.”
SANParks Honorary Rangers are also patrons of the relief efforts, rallying support via a donation portal created on their website.
“SANParks Honorary Rangers respond to the overwhelming call from SANParks’ online community, members, friends and SANParks stakeholders to establish a dedicated disaster fund to support Kruger National Park during and following the current floods,” SHR shares, “100% of all donations received will be spent by SHR on flood related response and recovery work in Kruger National Park.”
Donations can be made by following the instructions linked here. A GivenGain fundraiser has also been set up for overseas donors.
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“Let’s work together, let’s donate, and let’s rebuild the Kruger as soon as possible,” says Aucamp.
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