Rwanda's premier international motorsport event
The Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally is Rwanda's premier international motorsport event and an official round of the FIA African Rally Championship.
The 2026 edition marks a significant milestone, bringing together one of the strongest international entry lists in the event's history. Crews from Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, India, Zimbabwe and Denmark will compete for championship points across three days of spectacular rally action.
Fans will witness reigning African Rally Champion Yasin Nasser, two-time African Rally Champion Karan Patel, Kenya's Sameer Nanji and many of Africa's leading rally stars. For the first time in Rwanda, the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 will compete on Rwandan roads.
Recent winners
A quarter-century of champions have won on the hills of Kigali.
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Route & stages
Provisional itinerary — three legs out of Kigali, looping the gravel of Bugesera.
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Take your place on the stage
Competitor entries and media accreditation for the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally are open. Secure your place before the 10 July lights-out.