{"id":294398,"date":"2025-11-12T19:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/?p=294398"},"modified":"2025-11-12T19:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:38:57","slug":"breathtaking-transformation-awaits-kgalagadi-after-weekend-downpour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/breathtaking-transformation-awaits-kgalagadi-after-weekend-downpour\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathtaking transformation awaits Kgalagadi after weekend&#8217;s downpour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park experienced exceptional rainfall over the past weekend, with Nossob Rest Camp recording an impressive 109mm. This represents an unusual occurrence for this part of the Kalahari, where such totals are typically accumulated over a month rather than just two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"294400\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/breathtaking-transformation-awaits-kgalagadi-after-weekend-downpour\/kgalagadi-tfp\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kgalagadi-TFP.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kgalagadi TFP\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park &amp;#8211;  Cheleka waterhole south of Nossob&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kgalagadi-TFP-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kgalagadi-TFP-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park\" class=\"wp-image-294400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kgalagadi-TFP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kgalagadi-TFP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kgalagadi-TFP-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Cheleka waterhole south of Nossob Rest Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. PHOTO: Supplied <br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Genevieve Maasdorp, regional communications manager for the Arid Region of South African National Parks (SANParks), said the rest of the park also received significant rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can soon expect to see the red Kalahari sands transform into a lush green landscape &#8211; a truly remarkable sight in this arid region. Whilst the rainfall brought much-needed relief to the environment, minor storm-related damage was reported at Nossob Rest Camp, including small damage to guest tents and several fallen trees. Some internal park roads also sustained minor damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors are therefore advised to use high ground clearance or 4&#215;4 vehicles until water levels subside and necessary maintenance is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/four-elephants-spotted-just-70km-from-kgalagadi-transfrontier-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Four elephants spotted just 70km from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Park management would like to assure visitors that repair and maintenance work is already underway, and all efforts are being made to ensure guests&#8217; safety and comfort,&#8221; Maasdorp said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can look forward to experiencing the Kalahari in all its rejuvenated splendour\u2014a rare and breathtaking transformation made possible by the weekend&#8217;s rains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-provincial-rainfall-brings-jubilation\">Provincial rainfall brings jubilation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Late last week and during the past weekend, scattered thunderstorms fell across large parts of the country, including the Northern Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some parts of the province, there were rumbling promises from threatening grey-blue clouds without much rain falling. In other areas, floods, hail and rainfall rates much higher than usual for this time of year were recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Victoria West, a resident reported 26mm of rain in two days, whilst Middelpos Upington recorded 32mm, Postmasburg 22mm and Kakamas 50mm on Friday night alone. One resident said: &#8220;I am doing well, because the earth and birds rejoice after the rain.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Thursday afternoon, 6 November, the Kuruman branch meeting of the Women&#8217;s Agriculture Society (VLV) was cancelled due to massive hail and rainstorms. More than 100mm of rain was measured for the day, with reports of flooded houses and collapsed garden walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" data-attachment-id=\"294403\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/breathtaking-transformation-awaits-kgalagadi-after-weekend-downpour\/tania-smith-buite-kimberley-op-maandag-10-nov\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tania-smith-buite-Kimberley-op-Maandag-10-Nov.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1821,1179\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tania smith, buite Kimberley op Maandag 10 Nov\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Tania Smith from outside Kimberley took this photo. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tania-smith-buite-Kimberley-op-Maandag-10-Nov-1024x663.jpg\" data-id=\"294403\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tania-smith-buite-Kimberley-op-Maandag-10-Nov-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tania-smith-buite-Kimberley-op-Maandag-10-Nov-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tania-smith-buite-Kimberley-op-Maandag-10-Nov-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tania-smith-buite-Kimberley-op-Maandag-10-Nov-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tania-smith-buite-Kimberley-op-Maandag-10-Nov.jpg 1821w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" data-attachment-id=\"294404\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/breathtaking-transformation-awaits-kgalagadi-after-weekend-downpour\/van-wyksvlei-distrik-esmare-moller-white-9-nov\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Van-Wyksvlei-distrik-Esmare-Moller-White-9-Nov.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1273,958\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Van Wyksvlei-distrik Esmare Moller White 9 Nov\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Esmar\u00e9 M\u00f6ller-White&amp;#8217;s photo taken on a farm in the Van Wyksvlei area. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Van-Wyksvlei-distrik-Esmare-Moller-White-9-Nov-1024x771.jpg\" data-id=\"294404\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Van-Wyksvlei-distrik-Esmare-Moller-White-9-Nov-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Van-Wyksvlei-distrik-Esmare-Moller-White-9-Nov-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Van-Wyksvlei-distrik-Esmare-Moller-White-9-Nov-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Van-Wyksvlei-distrik-Esmare-Moller-White-9-Nov-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Van-Wyksvlei-distrik-Esmare-Moller-White-9-Nov.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" data-attachment-id=\"294405\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/breathtaking-transformation-awaits-kgalagadi-after-weekend-downpour\/jaco-oliver-douglas-10-nov\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jaco-Oliver-Douglas-10-Nov.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1963,1275\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jaco Oliver Douglas 10 Nov\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This photo was taken by Jaco Olivier from the Douglas area.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jaco-Oliver-Douglas-10-Nov-1024x665.jpg\" data-id=\"294405\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jaco-Oliver-Douglas-10-Nov-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jaco-Oliver-Douglas-10-Nov-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jaco-Oliver-Douglas-10-Nov-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jaco-Oliver-Douglas-10-Nov-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jaco-Oliver-Douglas-10-Nov.jpg 1963w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Left: Tania Smith from the Kimberley area captured these clouds on Monday 10 November. Middle:  Esmar\u00e9 M\u00f6ller-White posted this photo on November. She is from the Van Wyksvlei district. Right: Jaco Olivier from Douglas took this photo on 10 November. PHOTOS: Facebook \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/865387280242690\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Re\u00ebnval in SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Weather enthusiasts captured dramatic cloud formations across the region, showcasing the remarkable atmospheric conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park&#8217;s landscape will undergo a breathtaking transformation after a downpour over the weekend. 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