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South Coast Road: Likoni Ferry to Diani Beach
From the Likoni ferry landing on the south side of Mombasa Island, the A14 runs south through coastal farmland to Ukunda, where Diani Beach Road turns off to the long white-sand beach. Diani is backed by coastal forest with Angolan colobus monkeys.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 36 km, 1 hour excluding ferry queues, which can be long at peak hours. Watch for colobus monkeys and tuk-tuks on Diani Beach Road.
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-4.0846, 39.6606
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Cross Kilindini Harbour on the Likoni ferry
- Drive down Diani Beach Road
- Visit Colobus Conservation in Diani
- Swim at Diani Beach
- Detour inland to Shimba Hills
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
+43 m
Total Descent
-45 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
2.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.18
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
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Difficulty Analysis
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Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 46.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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