South African National Parks (SANParks) has reported a storm surge and high spring tide in the area of Tsitsikamma National Park, a coastal reserve on the Garden Route that stretches from Western Cape to Eastern Cape Province.
No injuries were reported in the Garden Route National Park and visitors were evacuated to a safe area.
“All guests on the Otter Trail have been successfully evacuated through designated escape routes, ensuring their safety throughout the storm surge,” said SANParks.
It said the Nature's Valley Camp, Waterfall hiking trail, and the Mouth trails (Suspension bridge) have been temporarily closed.
The temporary restaurant structure within the park was washed out by the storm surge.
The Wilderness and Knysna Sections of the Garden Route National Park were also affected with minimal damage to infrastructure.
“Park management is actively addressing the situation and conducting necessary assessments. We are committed to reopening the camp as soon as it is safe to do so,” it said.
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