South Africa: SANParks closes three viewing decks due to high waters in Augrabies National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa's Northern Cape will remain open to the public despite the high water levels of the Orange River. According to SANParks, the river's water flow has increased at Augrabies Falls National Park to more than 3,000 cubic metres per second.
It is expected that the Orange River will remain at this flow until the weekend and then slowly decline over the next two weeks. Due to these high levels, SANParks' management has temporarily closed three of the seven viewing decks at the Augrabies Falls as a safety precaution and to ensure all guests enjoy the waterfall with peace of mind. The remaining four viewing points are open and are still offering a close-up experience of the 56 meter high main falls that cascade into the granite abyss of the Orange River Gorge. Augrabies Falls National Park's restaurant and shop are both still open for customers.
