The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Safari Rally Kenya scheduled for March 12 to 15, 2026, warning motorists of heavy traffic as fans travel to rally stages around Naivasha.
In a public statement dated March 11, KeNHA announced alternative routes to help ease congestion expected on major highways from Nairobi and the surrounding regions.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) hereby issues a traffic advisory and alternative routes to ease anticipated traffic congestion caused by the public heading to the Safari Rally event from 12th to 15th March 2026,” read part of the statement.
The authority also directed truck drivers not to park at undesignated locations along highways during the rally period.
It also warned that any driver found in violation of the directive will face immediate arrest as part of measures to maintain traffic flow and road safety.
“The Authority advises all truck drivers not to park at any undesignated locations on the highway, as violation of this directive shall lead to immediate arrest,” KeNHA stated.
KeNHA Announces Alternative Routes
According to the statement issued, the alternative routes listed are as follows;
- The Scenic route: Nairobi – Rironi – Flyover (Magumu) – Njambini – Ol Kalou – Dundori – Lanet.
- The Adventure Route: Nairobi – Rironi – Naivasha – Engineer – Olkalou – Dundori – Lanet
- The Thika Trail: Nairobi – Thika – Magumu – Ol Kalou – Dundori – Lanet
- The Suswa Shortcut: Nairobi – Ngong – Suswa – Narok – Nakuru Mau Summit | Thika-Magumu | Dundori | Ngong Suswa
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WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026
The Safari Rally Kenya is scheduled to run from Thursday, 12 March to Sunday, 15 March 2026 as part of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar.
It will be the third round of the season and mark the seventy-fourth edition of this historic motorsport event.
The rally will be based entirely in Naivasha in Nakuru County, approximately 90 km northwest of Nairobi, with the service park and rally headquarters located at the Wildlife Research Training Institute.
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Organisers have removed the traditional start and super special stage in Nairobi, keeping all competitive action within the Naivasha region to comply with updated FIA regulations.
Competitors will contest 20 special stages totalling about 350 km over challenging gravel terrain that includes rocky tracks, fesh‑fesh dust, savannah plains, and varied elevation.
The event begins with a shake-down stage at Nawisa on the morning of 12 March, followed by competitive stages later that afternoon.
The rally’s final Power Stage is planned for Sunday, 15 March at Hell’s Gate, where bonus championship points will be awarded.
