WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025
Kenya
20 – 23 March 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.
Key Facts
DATE
20 - 23 MARCH 2025
Servicepark
Naivasha, Kenya
Entry list
Itinerary / Stages
Website
Hashtag
#SafariRallyKenya
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About the Rally
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.
Itinerary
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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
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