WRC, Sportrik Media - Safari Rally Kenya 2026 will host the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship season from 12–15 March around the Great Rift Valley with the rally headquarters in Naivasha. The African classic remains one of the toughest events on the WRC calendar due to rough gravel roads, deep sand sections known as “fesh-fesh,” and rapidly changing weather conditions.
Major manufacturers such as Toyota Gazoo Racing and Hyundai Motorsport are expected to lead the competition once again. Safari Rally historically rewards durability and strategic management of tyres and mechanical components rather than outright pace alone.
Key contenders include defending Safari Rally winner Elfyn Evans, eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier, and Hyundai’s experienced duo of Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak. The Kenyan rally often produces unpredictable results due to the high attrition rate caused by the extreme terrain.
Below is the complete Safari Rally Kenya 2026 schedule in local time (EAT / UTC+3).
Safari Rally Kenya 2026 Schedule (Local Time)
| Day / Date | Stage | Stage Name | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 12 March 2026 | Shakedown | Loldia | 10:01 |
| SS1 | Super Special Stage Kasarani | 14:05 | |
| Friday, 13 March 2026 | SS2 | Loldia 1 | 08:15 |
| SS3 | Geothermal 1 | 09:33 | |
| SS4 | Kedong 1 | 10:26 | |
| SS5 | Loldia 2 | 13:41 | |
| SS6 | Geothermal 2 | 14:59 | |
| SS7 | Kedong 2 | 15:52 | |
| Saturday, 14 March 2026 | SS8 | Soysambu 1 | 08:01 |
| SS9 | Elmenteita 1 | 09:05 | |
| SS10 | Sleeping Warrior 1 | 10:03 | |
| SS11 | Soysambu 2 | 14:01 | |
| SS12 | Elmenteita 2 | 15:05 | |
| SS13 | Sleeping Warrior 2 | 16:03 | |
| Sunday, 15 March 2026 | SS14 | Malewa 1 | 07:05 |
| SS15 | Oserian 1 | 07:55 | |
| SS16 | Hell’s Gate 1 | 09:05 | |
| SS17 | Malewa 2 | 11:20 | |
| SS18 | Oserian 2 | 12:10 | |
| SS19 | Hell’s Gate 2 (Power Stage) | 14:15 |
The final Hell’s Gate stage will once again serve as the Wolf Power Stage, awarding additional championship points to the five fastest drivers. Its rocky terrain and dramatic national park setting often provide a decisive conclusion to the rally.
With unpredictable surfaces and demanding endurance conditions, Safari Rally Kenya 2026 is expected to play a significant role in shaping the early championship battle before the FIA World Rally Championship continues to the next round.
Baca Juga
Panduan cara menonton Safari Rally Kenya 2026 secara live di Indonesia melalui Rally.TV, beIN Sports, Vidio, dan highlight gratis Red Bull TV.
Analisis mengapa Safari Rally Kenya menjadi reli paling brutal di WRC, dari lintasan ekstrem hingga strategi ban dan ketahanan mobil Rally1.
Lima fakta penting Safari Rally Kenya 2026, dari medan paling brutal di WRC hingga pasir fesh-fesh dan sejarah panjang reli legendaris Afrika.
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