- The Safari Rally Kenya 2025 will take place from Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23.
- The organizers have made several changes to the 2025 edition.
The stage is set for the most thrilling motor sport event on the planet that offers everything – The World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya 2025.
From the amazing untamed landscapes to the heart-pounding battles on the dusty, muddy, and difficult terrains – the Safari Rally Kenya has always delivered and the 2025 edition promises to be even better.
Exceptional drivers like Takamoto Katsuta, who celebrated his 32nd birthday in Kenya on Monday and the defending champion Kalle Rovanperä, are among the star-studded lineup set to get their mettles tested this year.
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What are the changes to the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025?
The organizers have made several changes to the 2025 Safari Rally edition. These changes include the introduction of two new stages (Moran Camp Stage and Mzabibu Stage).
The Mzabibu Stage is located at Morendat Farm near Naivasha Town. This new stage which is about 10 kilometres from the town will offer rally spectators amazing viewpoints.
On the other hand, the novel Moran Camp stage is expected to give rally drivers a hard time since it is an amalgamation of rocks, narrow tracks and fast jumps.
Besides the introduction of the new stages, the other changes made to this year’s safari Rally edition are the shortening of the Kedong stage, a new shakedown location, and a reverse direction for the eagerly anticipated Kasarani Super Special stage.
The new shakedown stage, which used to be located at Loldia, is now domiciled at the breath-taking Sleeping Warrior.
When does the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 start?
The event is scheduled to start on March 17 with various sessions such as an autograph activity that will take place in the capital city Nairobi (KICC) and Naivasha (Safari Centre).
However, the official event will begin on Thursday, March 20 at the KICC and end on Sunday, March 23 at the Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha.
The other important information to have in your fingertips is the closure of the City Hall Way in Nairobi from Monday, March 17 (8 PM) to Thursday, March 20 (3 PM) to allow for the organizers to finalize their preparations ahead of the opening ceremony.
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How many stages does the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 have?
The 2025 Safari Rally Kenya will have more than 10 stages with Kasarani being the first and Hells Gate 2 (Wolf Power Stage) the final stage.
Summary of the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya stages
- SS1- Super Special Stage Kasarani: 4.76 km.
- SS2/17 – Mzabibu: 8.15 km.
- SS3/7 – Camp Moran: 32.20 km.
- SS4/8 – Loldia: 19.11 km.
- SS5/9 – Geothermal: 13.12 km.
- SS6/10 – Kedong: 15.10 km.
- SS11/14 – Sleeping Warrior: 26.88 km.
- SS12/15 – Elmenteita: 17.31 km.
- SS13/16 – Soysambu: 29.32 km.
- SS18/20 – Oserengoni: 18.33 km.
- SS19/21 – Hell’s Gate: 10.53 km (Wolf Power Stage).
Highlights of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya
- Rugged Terrain: Drivers tackle rocky roads, sandy tracks, and water crossings, all while battling intense heat.
- Wildlife Encounters: Elephants, giraffes, and zebras make this rally uniquely Kenyan.
- Historic Legacy: After returning to the WRC in 2021, Safari Rally Kenya revives the spirit of classic endurance rallies.
Schedule/spectator guide for the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- 11:26 – Flag off: Nairobi.
- 13:05 – SSS 1 Super special stage Kasarani (4.76 km).
- 15:58 – SS2 Naivasha: Mzabibu 1 stage (8.15 km).
Friday, March 21, 2025
- 07:28 – Camp Moran 1 stage (32.20 km).
- 08:56 – Loldia 1 stage (19.11 km).
- 10:14 – Geothermal 1 stage (13.12 km).
- 11:02 – Kedong 1 stage (15.10 km).
- 12:57 – Camp Moran 2 stage (32.20 km).
- 14:25 – Loldia 2 stage (19.11 km).
- 15:43 – Geothermal 2 stage (13.12 km).
- 16:31 – Kedong 2 stage (15.10 km).
Saturday, March 22, 2025
- 08:41 – Sleeping Warrior 1 stage (26.88 km).
- 09:35 – Elmenteita 1 stage (17.31 km).
- 10:32 – Soysambu 1 stage (29.32 km).
- 14:59 – Sleeping Warrior 2 stage (26.88 km).
- 16:05 – Elmenteita 2 stage (17.31 km).
- 17:06 – Soysambu 2 stage (29.32 km).
Sunday, March 23, 2025
- 07:53 – Oserengoni 1 stage (18.33 km).
- 09:05 – Hell’s Gate 1 stage (10.53 km).
- 10:56 – Mzabibu 2 stage (8.15 km).
- 12:07 – Oserengoni 2 stage (18.33 km).
- 14:15 – Hell’s Gate 2 stage: Wolf Power Stage (10.53 km).
- 15:30 – Podium.
Where to watch the 2025 Safari Rally Kenya
Finally, the Safari Rally will be aired on several television platforms including GoTV, DSTV and Rally TV.
In addition, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) will televise some of the stages of the Safari Rally Kenya.
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