Africa's ultimate amateur safari car rally

THE ZIMBABWE SAFARI RALLY 2026 OFFICIAL DATES

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25TH TO SUNDAY 29TH MARCH 2026

WELCOME TO THE ZIMBABWE SAFARI RALLY 2026, WHERE ADVENTURE MEETS CAMARADERIE IN THE HEART OF AFRICA!

A vintage yellow car driving on a dirt road through a rural landscape with trees and a distant hill.

This incredible annual 4-night amateur-style Safari Car Rally across Zimbabwe is back for its 6th year. This isn’t an ordinary race - it’s a celebration of Zimbabweans' adventurous spirit. It is not about speed but is about facing challenges head-on, together as a team with one goal in mind: TO JUST GET ACROSS THE FINISH LINE IN VICTORIA FALLS!


This is an event for everyone with a passion for exploration, cars, safari, and adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or first time rally-goer all are welcome to join us as we journey from Bulawayo through Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls, exploring Zimbabwe’s finest scenery off the beaten track.

Bring out your old classics, any 2 wheel drive vehicle older than 10 years and any 4 wheel drive vehicle from before 1999 are welcome. Vehicles must be roadworthy, licensed, insured and yes modifications are highly encouraged! Customize your car, give it personality. The older the better!!We highly recommend bringing something with a bit of ground clearance to get through the sand on the border of Hwange National Park, as we are focusing on bush roads and avoiding the main road as much as possible.


If you have been on the Zimbabwe Safari Rally, we welcome you back again. If you haven’t, are you ready to become part of something unforgettable? Join the adventure now. Read on for all information on how the rally works, rules and regulations and how to join!

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A map illustrating the itinerary of the Zimbabwe Safari Rally 2026, including activities such as a registration day, national park visits, game viewing, and experiencing Victoria Falls, ending at the home base.

HOW DOES THE SAFARI RALLY WORK?

RALLY MAP

Map illustrating a 3-day wildlife safari route from Bulawayo through Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls, with routes, distances, and landmarks like Robins Camp, Hwange Safari Lodge, and natural features such as rivers and parks.

You will receive a Rally Map Kit and Info Pack and the choice of route you choose daily will be up to you. Every day they will be a choice of 3 routes to the same destination, e.g. back roads, railway line roads, dirt roads, strip roads, and main roads. You will choose the level of difficulty with your team and get to the next point for that evenings dinner and drinks. Our personal recommendation is that you bring along a good navigator!

Illustration of a safari adventure with elephants, vintage cars, trees, a tent, and a finish line.

SAFARI RALLY ITINERARY

A detailed five-day safari itinerary with illustrations for each day. Day one features a cocktail party at Bulawayo Club, Day two a drive to Hwange Main Camp, Day three arrivals at Hwange Main Camp, Day four at Robins Camp, and Day five returning home, with activities such as game drives, dinners, and river cruises.
A sketch of a camping tent pitched beneath a large tree with sprawling branches. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THE SPIRIT OF THE RALLY

THE RULES OF THE RALLY

FOLLOW US ON OUR JOURNEY

A vintage yellow car driving on a dirt road through a rural landscape with trees and distant hills.
Two men smiling and sitting inside a white racing car with the number 53 on the side, outdoors with trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.
Group of five people standing behind a vintage white Volvo car with open doors, parked in a parking lot under a blue shade, with signs indicating participation in a safari rally event from March 30 to April 2, 2023.
A gathering of vintage and classic cars, with people socializing and admiring the vehicles in an outdoor setting surrounded by trees at Victoria Falls.

OUR RALLY PARTNERS

  • Logo for Elephant Hills Resort featuring a stylized elephant graphic with green and gray text.
  • Logo of the Bulawayo Club with text indicating it was established in 1895
  • Colorful graphic featuring stylized illustrations of an elephant, lion, giraffe, and bird, with the text 'Shearwater Victoria Falls' in white on a black background.
  • Logo of Hwang E Safari Lodge featuring stylized orange elephants, one large and one small, with the text "Hwang E Safari Lodge" below.
  • Logo with the words 'Robins Camp' in stylized script and bold font.
  • Logo with a stylized tree ring icon above the words 'PURE AFRICA' in gray font.
  • Logo for Machaba Safaris featuring a stylized, geometric brown tree with text beneath that reads "Machaba Safaris, Classic Safari Camps, Botswana & Zimbabwe, Est. 2012."
  • Logo for Alfresco Bakery with the words 'ALFRESCO' in large cream-colored letters on a dark blue background, and 'THE BAKERY' in smaller white letters underneath.
  • Holiday Inn logo with a stylized H and text in dark green.
  • Logo for Imvelo Safari Lodges featuring the name 'IMVELO' in large dark letters with two gold lines above and below, and 'Safari Lodges' in smaller dark font below.
  • Logo for Wild Expeditions Camp Hwang featuring a stylized green circular pattern resembling a wreath or pinecone with the text 'Wild Expeditions' and 'Camp Hwang' below.
  • Logo for Hideaways featuring a stylized tree in a square, with the text 'HIDEAWAYS' and the tagline 'Life-Changing Experiences'.
  • Illustration of a safari scene with a vintage vehicle, a tent, and palm trees, promoting Taylors Safaris in Zimbabwe.
  • Logo for Elle Collection featuring a stylized plant with arrows and the text 'Elle Collection' and 'Removing All Plastic'.