The rally which features a 2,000 mile long adventures, spread out over 19 days, the drivers who are driving the vintage and classic cars will see the snow of the Kilimanjaro and experience the African wildlife.
After the huge success at last event of Carrera Iberia, which was a ‘Carrera’ style event that ran on tarmac, this time they will face new challenges as they head out on rugged gravel roads. With more than 20 sections and challenging speed tests, mostly run on private land, will be at the heart of the competitive action.
The rally headquarters will be based in Watamu, a nature reserve located on the coast near Indian Ocean. It will also be the home of the scrutineering and pre-event administrative checks. The final gala prizegiving dinner will also be held in Watamu.
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While being out on the rally, the crews will be staying at safari lodges and luxury hotels along the route, through the nine National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. These National Parks include the Serengeti, Masai Mara and Ngorongoro Crater.
“It’s great to see some of those who really enjoyed the Carrera Iberia back as well as some new faces,” Fred Gallagher, Rally Director at Rally the Globe said.
“I’ve long had a huge passion for the amazing wonders of East Africa, and I’m thrilled that we have created a competitive adventure which really captures all the magic and challenges of the region,”
“The scenery is stunning and the route features a huge variety of highlights encompassing everything from mountain passes with stunning views to grassy plains teeming with incredible wildlife. On our final recce, we saw all five of the ‘Big Five’ and we expect competitors to do the same.” Gallagher added.
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