May 18-24
2025
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SA Rally-Raid Championship
The South African Safari Rally will be organised by the SA Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), one of the premier off-road racing series in South Africa. The organisation has a long-standing tradition of competitive racing and showcasing some of the world’s top manufacturers. Over the years, the SARRC has earned a reputation for attracting a highly competitive field of local and international racers, with an emphasis on innovation and top-tier vehicles. This highly regarded championship has played a crucial role in developing South Africa’s motorsport landscape, providing a platform for racers to refine their skills and push their limits.
Why Join the South African Safari Rally?
There’s no shortage of reasons to be excited about joining the South African Safari Rally. For racers, it’s a chance to compete on the global stage against the best in the world. The challenging terrain, world-class event organisation, and passionate fanbase ensure participants leave with memories of high-octane excitement and achievement. For sponsors and manufacturers, the South African Safari Rally offers unparalleled exposure, a chance to align with motorsport’s best, and the opportunity to engage with an audience of motorsport enthusiasts from around the world.
“Significantly, South Africa and the SARRC have a proud reputation in the international world rally raid arena. With no less than 50% of vehicles competing in the iconic Dakar Rally and the esteemed W2RC events designed, developed and built in South Africa, it is fitting that we finally can host one of the rounds of this iconic championship on home ground,”
‘Congratulations to SA Rally Raid. It is exciting to have a round of the W2RC event in South Africa for 2025. It will be thrilling to get back for a home race and I am looking forward to participating in this event. To everyone wanting to get involved in rally-raid, this is an exciting opportunity.’
“The FIA World Rally-Raid Championship continues to set the benchmark for cross-country rallying, and we are delighted to witness its growing success, both in terms of competition and global presence. It is pleasing to see the inclusion of South Africa in the calendar, and I look forward to following the action amidst the untamed landscapes Africa has to offer. The 2025 cross-country rally season will feature seasoned competitors and new challengers showcasing the FIA’s innovative technologies, all set against some of the most magnificent environments on the planet.”
“The SA Rally-Raid Championship has been on the cusp of this prestigious world championship event for some time, and we embrace this opportunity to showcase our beautiful country, our healthy championship and our ability to stage a round of the World Rally-Raid Championship in 2025 and beyond. Our unrelenting terrain and typography offers the championship and competitors a unique opportunity to experience the best of Southern Africa. We are looking forward to this momentous occasion and invite all competitors to join us.”
“It’s really exciting for me to have a round of the W2RC in my home country, South Africa, I have been taking part in the Dakar and other international BAJA events for many years but have never had the opportunity to compete in a W2RC event in South Africa and that’s an awesome prospect.’ I think it is very well deserved to have South Africa host the event as 56% of the vehicles competing in the Dakar are manufactured in South Africa. It is long overdue to bring the W2RC here and I am extremely excited and from my experience racing in South Africa, I am confident that this event will be a huge success.”
Discover
South
Africa
South Africa is a premier travel destination that offers so much more than just motorsport. With its rich cultural diversity, world-class wildlife reserves, and breathtaking landscapes, visitors will find endless opportunities to explore. Whether you’re interested in going on a safari to see the Big Five in the Pilanesberg National Park, visiting vibrant cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, or indulging in some of the world’s finest wines, South Africa promises an unforgettable adventure for all travellers. The South African Safari Rally presents the perfect opportunity to experience both the thrill of rally raid and South Africa’s diverse recreational offerings.
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