Safari-to-beach tourism corridor, community connectivity, agricultural transport, wildlife conservation access
Samburu-Kinango-Kwale Road
KES 2 billion road connecting Samburu (Taita Taveta border) to Kinango and Kwale town, linking wildlife parks to coast tourism.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 2,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Begins
Road construction commenced linking Samburu to Kinango
Contractors
Road Construction Contractor
Main ContractorContractor building the Samburu-Kinango road
Politicians Involved
Salim Mvurya
Governor of KwaleChampioned the road as key to boosting tourism from Tsavo to Kwale's beach destinations
Benefits
Description
The Samburu-Kinango-Kwale road links the Taita Taveta/Tsavo corridor to Kwale County, providing a direct connection between inland safari destinations and the South Coast beach tourism areas. The road passes through areas including Shimba Hills National Reserve and connects Tsavo National Park's southern reaches to the Diani Beach coast. The project aims to create a seamless safari-to-beach tourism circuit and open up previously isolated communities.
Overview
Creates a direct tourist corridor between Tsavo safari parks and Diani Beach coast, potentially transforming Kenya's combined safari-beach tourism offering.