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Narok to Sekenani Gate (Maasai Mara Road)
The main road from Narok town to the Maasai Mara heads south-west across open Maasai rangeland and wheat country to Sekenani Gate, the main eastern entrance of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The road has been tarmacked, making it much faster than the old rough track.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 87 km, 1.5–2 hours. Narok is the last reliable fuel stop. Livestock and wildlife cross the road; do not drive after dark.
Weather check
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-1.0890, 35.8717
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Refuel and shop in Narok town
- Watch for giraffe and zebra on the rangeland
- Visit a Maasai cultural village near Sekenani
- Enter the Mara at Sekenani Gate
- Stay in a camp near the gate
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
+297 m
Total Descent
-425 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
8.3
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.14
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: 49.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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