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Emali to Loitokitok via Kimana (Kilimanjaro Road)
This road runs south from Emali on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway across the plains east of Amboseli to Kimana and then climbs to Loitokitok on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Tanzanian border. Kilimanjaro dominates the view ahead on clear mornings, and Kimana Gate gives access to Amboseli National Park.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 103 km, 2 hours. Elephants and livestock cross the road, especially around Kimana; avoid driving at night. Clear views of Kilimanjaro are most likely early in the morning.
Weather check
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-2.0817, 37.4756
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Watch Kilimanjaro appear on the drive south
- Turn off to Kimana Gate for Amboseli
- Visit the Kimana Sanctuary
- Shop at the Loitokitok market
- Look for elephants crossing between Amboseli and Tsavo
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+849 m
Total Descent
-244 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
10.6
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.09
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 51.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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