The Kenya Widlife Service (KWS) says that all the 15 vans that had been reported stranded within the Tsavo East National Park on Sunday, March 8 have been safely escorted out.
The tourist vans got stuck following heavy rains that had turned the road leading to Sala Gate muddy.
“Visitors are hereby informed that all fifteen (15) vans that had earlier been reported stranded within the park have been safely escorted out,” KWS announced.
Consequently, the Service has since closed Sala Gate temporarily due to the ongoing heavy rains that have rendered roads impassable.
“Additionally, Sala Gate has been notified to temporarily suspend further entry of tourists into the park through this gate until further notice,” KWS said, further advising, “Visitors and tour operators are kindly requested to take note of this update and liaise with the relevant umbrella travel agencies for further communication.”
This comes a week after KWS informed members of the public that ongoing heavy rains across the country had rendered several roads within national parks flooded, impassable, slippery or temporarily cut off.
The Service advised the public to ensure their safety by;
- Avoiding travel to affected park sections until conditions improve,
- Strictly following ranger guidance and posted signage,
- Do not attempt to cross flooded roads or swollen rivers, and
- Exercising caution as wildlife movement may increase during heavy rains.
“These precautionary measures support national safety priorities and sustainable environmental management,” KWS said.
