Driving on a rim after a puncture: Takamoto Katsuta of Japan, navigated by Aaron Johnston, drives a Toyota GR Yaris through Kedong Ranch during the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego]
The heart of Naivasha is pounding with excitement as the 2026 WRC Safari Rally tears through its rugged landscapes, engines roaring and tyres kicking up clouds of dust.
Fans line the winding routes, waving flags, cheering, and snapping photos as drivers push their limits at breakneck speeds.
There’s a contagious energy in the air, from families picnicking on grassy banks to groups of friends laughing and chanting, the atmosphere is as thrilling as the rally itself. Every hairpin bend and jump seems to spark a new wave of adrenaline, turning Naivasha into a playground for motorsport enthusiasts.
Oliver Solberg of Sweden, navigated by Elliot Edmondson, drives through Kedong Ranch during the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego]
Elfyn Evans of Great Britain, navigated by Scott Martin, drives a Toyota GR Yaris through Kedong Ranch during the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026.[Stafford Ondego]