Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe, WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025

20

Mar

23

Mar

Held on the untamed terrains of Africa’s breathtaking landscapes where the weather can change in a matter of minutes. Mud, rocks, fesh-fesh sand and challenging water crossings make Safari Rally Kenya the ultimate test of endurance.

01

Key Facts

DATE

20 - 23 MARCH 2025

Servicepark

Naivasha, Kenya

Entry list

Itinerary / Stages

Website

Hashtag

#SafariRallyKenya

Watch the rally

02

About the Rally

Safari Rally Kenya is a motorsport adventure like no other. Known as one of the toughest and most unpredictable events on the calendar, it challenges drivers with rough terrain, deep ruts, and the ever-present threat of sudden rainfall. Set in the heart of Kenya’s breathtaking landscapes, the rally blends modern WRC competition with the spirit of classic endurance events.
03

Highlights

  • 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.
04

Itinerary

05

Hankook Tire Supply Information

Hankook Tire Supply Information Kenya

Hankook Tire Supply Information Kenya

© Hankook

06

Entry List

Count

No.

Driver Co-Driver

Car

Group

Eligbility

1

33

Elfyn EVANS / Scott MARTIN

TOYOTA GR Yaris Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

2

69

Kalle ROVANPERÄ / Jonne HALTTUNEN

TOYOTA GR Yaris Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

3

1

Thierry NEUVILLE / Martijn WYDAEGHE

HYUNDAI i20 N Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

4

8

Ott TÄNAK / Martin JÄRVEOJA

HYUNDAI i20 N Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

5

18

Takamoto KATSUTA / Aaron JOHNSTON

TOYOTA GR Yaris Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

6

16

Adrien FOURMAUX / Alexandre CORIA

HYUNDAI i20 N Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

7

55

Josh MCERLEAN / Eoin TREACY

FORD Puma Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

8

5

Sami PAJARI / Marko SALMINEN

TOYOTA GR Yaris Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M/T

9

13

Grégoire MUNSTER / Louis LOUKA

FORD Puma Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1 M

10

9

Jourdan SERDERIDIS / Frederic MICLOTTE

FORD Puma Rally1

RC1 Rally1

P1

11

20

Oliver SOLBERG / Elliott EDMONDSON

TOYOTA GR Yaris

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (D/C)

12

21

Fabrizio ZALDIVAR / Marcelo DER OHANNESIAN

SKODA Fabia RS

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

13

22

Gus GREENSMITH / Jonas ANDERSSON

SKODA Fabia RS

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (D/C)

14

23

Jan SOLANS / Rodrigo SANJUAN

TOYOTA GR Yaris

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

15

24

Kajetan KAJETANOWICZ / Maciej SZCZEPANIAK

TOYOTA GR Yaris

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

16

25

Diego DOMINGUEZ / Rogelio PEÑATE

TOYOTA GR Yaris

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

17

26

Karan PATEL / Tauseef KHAN

SKODA Fabia

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

18

27

Daniel CHWIST / Kamil HELLER

SKODA Fabia RS

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

19

28

Carl TUNDO / Tim JESSOP

FORD Fiesta

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DCM/CC)

20

29

Jeremiah WAHOME / Victor OKUNDI

SKODA Fabia RS

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

21

30

Hamza ANWAR / Adnan DIN

FORD Fiesta

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

22

31

Miguel DIAZ ABOITIZ / Diego SANJUAN

SKODA Fabia Evo

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DCM/CC)

23

32

Georgios VASILAKIS / Allan HARRYMAN

FORD Fiesta Mk II

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DCM/CCM)

24

34

Samman SINGH VOHRA / Drew STURROCK

SKODA Fabia Evo

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

25

35

Fernando ALVAREZ / José DIAZ

SKODA Fabia RS

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DC/CC)

26

36

Aakif VIRANI / Zahir SHAH

SKODA Fabia

RC2 Rally2

P2 WRC2 (DCM/CC)

27

37

Nikhil SACHANIA / Deep PATEL

FORD Fiesta Rally3

RC3 Rally3

P3 WRC3

28

38

Naveen PULLIGILLA / Musa SHARIF

FORD Fiesta Rally3

RC3 Rally3

P3 WRC3

29

39

Jasmeet CHANA / Ravi CHANA

FORD Fiesta

RC2 Rally2

30

40

Yasin NASSER / Ali KATUMBA

FORD Fiesta Mk II

RC2 Rally2

31

41

Rio SMITH / Riyaz ISMAIL

FORD Fiesta Rally3

RC3 Rally3

32

42

Minesh RATHOD / Gordon NOBLE

MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo X

NAT NR4

33

43

Sameer NANJI / Suraj PALA

SUBARU Impreza WRX

NAT NR4

34

44

Issa AMWARI / Dennis MWENDA

MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo X

NAT NR4

35

45

Evans NZIOKA / Absalom ASWANI

MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo X

NAT NR4

36

46

Prince NYERERE / Fernand RUTABINGWA

MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo X

NAT NR4

37

47

Pauline SHEGHU / Linet AYUKO

MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo X

NAT NR4

38

48

Ishmael OMBATI / John KADIVANE

MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo IX

NAT NR4

39

49

Timothy GAWAYA / Francis WAMALA

SEAT Ibiza

NAT NR2

07

Previous Winners

Year

Driver

Co-Driver

Car

2024

Kalle Rovanperä

Jonne Halttunen

Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

2023

Sébastien Ogier

Vincent Landais

Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

2022

Kalle Rovanperä

Jonne Halttunen

Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

2021

Sébastien Ogier

Julien Ingrassia

Toyota Yaris WRC

2002

Colin McRae

Nicky Grist

Ford Focus RS WRC 02

2001

Tommi Mäkinen

Risto Mannisenmäki

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6.5

2000

Richard Burns

Robert Reid

Subaru Impreza WRC00

1999

Colin McRae

Nicky Grist

Ford Focus WRC

1998

Richard Burns

Robert Reid

Mitsubishi Carisma GT Evolution IV

1997

Colin McRae

Nicky Grist

Subaru Impreza WRC97

1996

Tommi Mäkinen

Seppo Harjanne

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III

1994

Ian Duncan

David Williamson

Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD

1993

Juha Kankkunen

Juha Piironen

Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD

1992

Carlos Sainz

Luis Moya

Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD

1991

Juha Kankkunen

Juha Piironen

Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v

1990

Björn Waldegård

Fred Gallagher

Toyota Celica GT-Four ST165

1989

Miki Biasion

Tiziano Siviero

Lancia Delta HF Integrale

1988

Miki Biasion

Tiziano Siviero

Lancia Delta HF Integrale

1987

Hannu Mikkola

Arne Hertz

Audi 200 Quattro

1986

Björn Waldegård

Fred Gallagher

Toyota Celica TCT

1985

Juha Kankkunen

Fred Gallagher

Toyota Celica TCT

1984

Björn Waldegård

Hans Thorszelius

Toyota Celica TCT

1983

Ari Vatanen

Terry Harryman

Opel Ascona 400

1982

Shekhar Mehta

Mike Doughty

Nissan Violet GT

1981

Shekhar Mehta

Mike Doughty

Nissan Violet GT

1980

Shekhar Mehta

Mike Doughty

Datsun 160J

1979

Shekhar Mehta

Mike Doughty

Datsun 160J

1978

Jean-Pierre Nicolas

Jean-Claude Lefèbvre

Peugeot 504 V6 Coupé

1977

Björn Waldegård

Hans Thorszelius

Ford Escort RS1800

1976

Joginder Singh

David Doig

Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSR

1975

Ove Andersson

Arne Hertz

Peugeot 504

1974

Joginder Singh

David Doig

Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSR

1973

Shekhar Mehta

Lofty Drews

Datsun 240Z

*Only WRC editions are shown