Bontebok National Park has partially reopened in the Western Cape after severe May flooding caused an estimated R12.3 million in damage, Cape {town} Etc reports.
According to SANParks, the park near Swellendam has reopened six self-catering chalets, its campsite and three hiking trails following rehabilitation work after the Breede River burst its banks. The Aloe Hill, Acacia and Termite trails are now accessible to visitors.
The main access road to the accommodation area, which was nearly destroyed by floodwaters, has also been repaired and strengthened.
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‘Given the rate at which the river rose, the team had to act quickly to safely evacuate guests and save some of the park’s furnishings,’ said Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister David Maynier.
Several facilities remain closed while rehabilitation continues. These include the remaining chalets, the Bushbuck and Ou Tuin hiking trails and the picnic site.
SANParks first announced a phased reopening from 1 August, with the six chalets, campsite and three trails forming the first phase.
Maynier has encouraged visitors to return as restoration work continues, saying the park ‘is well worth a visit to this beautiful part of the Western Cape’.
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