US issues new TRAVEL WARNING for citizens visiting South Africa

An attack on four tourists at Kruger National Park last week appears to have spooked a number of international authorities. In a travel warning issued on Wednesday, a regional US Embassy has told Americans to avoid the Numbi Gate region of Mpumalanga.

The stern advisory tells US travellers to ‘seek alternative routes’ into KNP. Earlier today, we reported that the government is considering ‘the closure’ of Numbi Gate, due to a spike in criminal activity. A failed carjacking earlier this month resulted in the death of a German tourist.

US issues new travel warning for South Africa

Despite the ANC’s best attempts to reassure our tourism-friendly nations, the Yanks aren’t taking any chances. In the recently-posted message, the US Embassy directly blames ‘a rise in crime at Numbi Gate’ for issuing this updated travel warning

• All visitors from the US are being asked to ‘talk to their accommodation providers’ about their selected road and travel routes.
• Citizens have been advised to instead use Paul Kruger or Phabeni Gate to enter Kruger National Park.
• Americans have also been warned about ‘large gatherings or protests’, saying they must exercise caution.
• Visitors are encourage to make a personal security plan, and monitor local media sites for updates.
• In the wake of a recent murder, the Embassy has stressed the need for people to remain ‘situationally…