Nature’s fury strikes the heart of wild Africa: devastating floods sweep through Kruger National Park, causing losses exceeding 25 million euros.

South Africa – Severe flooding has struck large areas of northeastern South Africa, causing widespread devastation within Kruger National Park, one of the world’s most famous nature reserves. Initial estimates from authorities indicate that the torrential rains have caused more than €25 million in damage.

The park management announced that the unprecedented heavy rainfall destroyed bridges, internal roads, tourist facilities, and vital infrastructure, in addition to washing away sections of fences. This has disrupted visitor access and forced the complete closure of several areas to tourists.

The floods have also severely damaged wildlife habitats. Vast areas of land have been inundated, and the course of some rivers has been altered. This threatens the ecological balance and puts the lives of many wildlife species at risk.

Authorities confirmed that emergency teams are working to assess the extent of the damage and rehabilitate the affected areas. At the same time, warnings have been issued that continued weather fluctuations and the return of rain in the coming days could exacerbate the crisis and delay repair efforts. Kruger National Park is a cornerstone of South Africa’s ecotourism. Targeting it with this scale of destruction represents not only an environmental loss but also a severe economic blow to a sector upon which thousands of workers depend.