GENERAL INFORMATION

RALLY SCHEDULE AND ITINERARY

 You will receive a digital rally map kit and information pack. Every day there will be a selected mapped route to your next destination, e.g. back roads, railway line roads, dirt roads, strip roads, main roads and 4x4 routes etc. (all marked on GPS so you do not get lost). You will take on this route with your team and get to the next point for that evening’s dinner and drinks. Our personal recommendation is that you bring along a good navigator! 

There will be full support teams at the back helping with any breakdowns or problems.

   Please note that there will be mechanics available each day to assist in keeping your cars running and fixing breakdowns along the way. The cost is covered by your entry ticket. Spare parts will be for your account.     

   There will be recovery vehicles on standby in case of any major issues with cars. These call-outs will be charged to you directly.

   Medical assistance will be on standby at all times. Any call-outs will be for your account. Please provide medical aid and next of kin details below when registering.

RALLY ROUTES

Map illustrating a three-day safari route from Bulawayo through Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls, showing daily routes, distances, and times, with marked parks, rivers, and roads.

These distances and times are a guideline.

These distances and times are a guideline. These were measured and driven at leisure. Please ensure you leave in good time to arrive in camp before 6pm. Depending on which camp you stay in, Day 2 and Day 3 will either be shorter or longer than what is specified here. Map routes will be sent in detail closer to the time.

* Road update - Hwange Safari Lodge to Robin’s Camp through the Park - Dirt road has been worked on and is significantly better. Bulawayo to Victoria Falls Main road - is undergoing maintenance. Whilst the potholes are being repaired, the state of the road remains in a bad way, which is why we encourage you to join us, taking the route less travelled on the back dirt roads instead. Please keep this in mind when choosing your vehicle for the Zimbabwe Safari Rally.

A vintage black Volkswagen Beetle car driving on a dirt road surrounded by trees, with three passengers waving. Two older trucks are visible in the dusty background.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All two-wheel drive vehicles older than 10 years old and all 4x4 vehicles older than 1993 are welcome.

    We highly recommend that you bring something that has a little bit of ground clearance.

    You don't necessarily need four-wheel drive for the Rally, but you do need ground clearance. However, the choice of cars is completely up to you

  • Simply download a registration form, email us and will be in touch from there based on availability as our maximum capacity for the Zimbabwe Safari Rally is limited by the amount of beds in Hwange National Park and that is capped at 250 participants per year.

  • There will be full mechanical back up available throughout entire event to assist in keeping your cars running. The cost is covered by your entry ticket. Spare parts will be for your account.

    There will be recovery vehicles on standby in case of any major issues with cars. These call outs will be charged to you directly.

  • Supporters/observers, family and friends that would like to be part of this fun adventure are welcome too! (e.g. to carry any extra supplies/gear). They may follow or accompany you in any vehicle of choice, including 4x4's.

    Stated Rally entry fee tickets and accommodation fee's apply per person.

  • There will be recovery vehicles on standby in case of any major issues with cars.

    These call outs will be charged to you directly.

  • You’ll have full access to our offline maps, GPS routes, and navigation tools throughout the rally. Each team receives a unique login for our dedicated app, ensuring you stay confidently on track - even without a signal. Getting lost isn’t an option!

  • Medical assistance will be on standby at all times throughout the rally.

    All participants are covered for medical evacuation through ACE, with this cost fully included in your rally ticket. A dedicated team, including paramedics, will travel with us for the entire duration of the event to ensure your safety.

    Please provide your medical aid details and next of kin information when registering.

  • The Safari Rally is held annually, usually in the last weekend of March every year.

  • The reason that we have chosen these dates is for the following 2 reasons: to pass on green season rates to you our client (as opposed to peak season lodge rates) and  Easter is the next weekend, so accommodation availability is scarce, the further into the peak travel season we go, for the number of bed nights that we need for this event.

    Although it is the end of our green season, we always say be prepared for a bit of mud and water from the rains; however, in the past, this has never been a major issue but it has been major fun with some muddy water crossings!

  • The Safari Rally is capped at 250 participants, based on available accommodation capacity - ensuring a comfortable and premium experience for everyone involved. While there’s no official limit on the number of vehicles, we prioritise the participant cap.

    For context, in 2026 we hosted 250 people across 105 vehicles, striking the perfect balance between adventure, community, and logistics.