The 2025 WRC Safari Rally will once more transform Naivasha into a spectacle of roaring engines and thrilling competition.
Envision this: a swirling bank of dust, the roaring symphony of high-powered engines echoing over the Rift Valley and the unmistakable surge of adrenaline from the World Rally Championship’s Safari Rally.
Spectators from the remotest parts of the world will converge, spread along the red dirt roadsides to witness the world’s greatest drivers pit themselves against the harsh splendor of Kenya’s wilds.
The atmosphere will be electric, a mixture of racing engines, stamping crowds and unruly passion of the African wilderness.
But the rally is only just the beginning, beyond the rally’s dust clouds, Naivasha offers a wealth of natural wonders – a natural charm, full of exhilarating experiences to enjoy for the fearless tourist.
Beyond the WRC Safari Rally
Exploring Lake Naivasha
Unlike the other parks, Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse birdlife. It is an excellent location for boat safaris, where you can spot hippos and a variety of bird species, including fish eagles and herons.
A boat ride offers a close encounter with wildlife and different variety of birds, offering a refreshing contrast to the WRC rally’s high octane energy.
The lake’s surrounding area includes the Hell’s Gate National Park, which offers opportunities for hiking and biking amidst dramatic landscapes.
The combination of water and land-based experiences makes Lake Naivasha a unique and refreshing destination to explore in between the Safari rally stages.
A walk on the Island of gentle giants: Crescent Island
Crescent Island located on Lake Naivasha offers exciting adventures for kids and adults where visitors can enjoy walking safaris alongside the wild animals in a safe and controlled environment. It’s a game sanctuary to many different types of animals that roams freely in the island.
Families can enjoy guided walks with trained rangers who lead through the island’s trails. This presents a unique opportunity for families to spot various animals such as zebras, giraffes, hippos and many more during your time in the WRC rally’s host location.
Hell’s Gate: Adventure in Lion King’s realm
Visit The Park That Inspired the Lion King Film.
Whether you first saw the original version back in 1994, are an aficionado of the new photorealistic computer-animated remake, or were dazed by the immensely-popular Broadway show, odds are that if you’ve seen a version of The Lion King, you’ve wanted to go to Africa.
Hell’s gate is one of the smallest National Parks in Kenya, but its unusual features and charm compensate for what it lacks in size.
Hell’s Gate National Park is home to an array of wild animals including burchell zebra, Grant and Thomson gazelles, warthogs, monkeys, impala, defassa waterbucks, giraffes, black-backed jackals and olive baboons.
Explore the park’s unique topography, spot wildlife like zebras and gazelles, and enjoy breathtaking views when taking a break from the rally action.
Cycling is the most rewarding way to explore Hell’s Gate National Park. It is the only activity other than hiking which allows for really close interaction with the park’s flora and fauna. If you follow the buffalo cycling circuit look out for the breathtaking views of Lake Naivasha, Mt. Suswa and Mt. Longonot that are visible from the park.
Birdwatchers will delight in the park’s diverse avian population during their visit to Naivasha for the WRC Safari Rally.