It is therefore a great moment that the event is returning to Kenya which presents us with yet another great opportunity to showcase the Magical Kenya brand,” said CS Balala. It has over the years profiled Kenya to the world as the ultimate safari destination by showcasing our many attractions. “The Safari Rally has been one of the most iconic sporting events in Kenya for decades and some of us remember it fondly with nostalgia.

He noted that the Safari Rally had been key to profiling Kenya to the world thanks to its great history and connection with the destination. Speaking during the unveiling at KICC, CS for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala said that the return of the Safari Rally is positive news to the destination’s tourism sector which had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The event will be held in Naivasha, a popular tourism destination. The event which is set to be held between June 24th -27th following a 19-year absence from the WRC Calendar had been postponed in 2020 due to the global Coronavirus pandemic. One driver had to be airlifted for special treatment after their car rolled several times.Kenya’s destination brand identity will be visible to the world during the 2021 WRC safari rally after the Kenya Tourism board (KTB) unveiled Magical Kenya branded rally cars that will be taking part in the 2021 championship. It however saw some great drivers retiring their cars due to various mechanical issues. It was the toughest of the races covering 129.78 km at the end of the day. This offered an unobstructed view of the cars with magnificent background of Kenya’s beautiful landscape. There were two spectator stages in this section, one accessible from the Longonot gate past Mt Longonot Park and the other through the Sawela Gate. It is 36.68 km long and offers breathtaking views with the magnificent Mt Longonot in the background. This part of the race has been used many times in the past Safari rallies. The third stage of the day’s event happened at Kedong ranch starting at the gate near Sopa Lodge. This is home to lions, leopards, giraffes, antelopes and buffaloes hence not open to the public.

This was followed by the Oserian stage which is also in the Oserengoni Wildlife Conservancy Estate. The rally started at the Chui Lodge area which is a highly forested area and has a high buffalo population. The event took place at the southern shore of Lake Naivasha at the Kedong Ranch.

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