Kenya Launches First-Ever Astro Tourism Experience in Samburu
Kenya Launches First-Ever Astro Tourism Experience in Samburu
On Sunday, Kenya unveiled its first dedicated Astro-Tourism experience in Samburu County, timed perfectly with a full lunar eclipse.
With clear equatorial skies, little light pollution, and stunning landscapes, Samburu offers an unrivaled view of the cosmos. Visitors can stargaze beneath the Milky Way, hear ancient Samburu star stories, and witness both northern and southern hemispheres of the sky—making it a rare celestial adventure.
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano praised the initiative:
“Astro-tourism is more than just a new product, it’s a transformative opportunity. By shining a light on hidden terrains like Samburu, we create jobs, ignite local pride, and empower communities to become custodians of the skies,” she wrote on social media.
Part of President Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, the project supports Kenya’s goal of attracting 5 million visitors by 2027, with astro-tourism emerging as a bold new frontier.
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