South Africa Seeks Donations to Repair Kruger Park Flood Damage

South Africa’s government is appealing for donations to help fund repairs at the iconic Kruger National Park, following torrential rains and flooding that claimed dozens of lives and caused widespread damages to lodges, camps and roads.

The cost of rebuilding has initially been estimated at 500 million rand ($31 million), Minister of Forestry Fisheries and Environment Willie Aucamp told reporters in Cape Town on Thursday. The park’s revenue will also be adversely impacted due to a sharp decline in visitor numbers, he said.