A guide to the stages of Safari Rally Kenya 2026
The 2026 Safari Rally Kenya features a varied route, beginning with the brand-new Nawisa shakedown situated near the Naivasha Service Park. This test incorporates a sandy, uphill climb followed by a challenging quarry section that transitions into narrow, bumpy terrain.
Key stages have undergone notable adjustments for this year. The Camp Moran test has been shortened, maintaining its reputation for being exceptionally rough, while the Mzabibu stage winds through the Morendat Farm vineyards with a mix of technical trails and high-speed, narrow sections. The Loldia stage returns to its 2025 configuration after planned additions were scrapped, continuing to pose a significant test of suspension durability.
Further route revisions include a modernized Kedong stage, which is roughly fifty percent new and retains the famous Mbili jump. The Soysambu test, now run in reverse, continues to demand high-speed precision alongside treacherous narrow tracks, while the iconic Sleeping Warrior stage has been shortened at both the start and finish, though it remains prone to unpredictable weather-related drama.
The event concludes with high-speed tests like Hell’s Gate, where crews must remain vigilant for rocks pulled onto the racing line, and the technical Oserengoni stage, which alternates between dense forest tracks and high-speed straights.
