As one of the toughest rallies competed in rough roads that are full of rocky and rough terrains, some experienced drivers said participating in it makes them stronger and resilient.
Five-time Safari Rally champion Shekhar Metah once said it was the longest and most tiresome competition when its hosting membership included Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
By then, it was referred to as East Africa Safari Rally in the 50s and to early 70s. By the time the hosting rights shifted to one country - Kenya, it came with a number of changes witnessed today but the hosting days went back to traditional days of Easter Holidays.
On these days, there's lots of merrymaking by rally fans for the four days (March 28-31) of competitive motorsports.
Today, it's a rally that's full of unpredictable weather conditions owing to the global warming that has extensively changed the weather patterns and climatic conditions.
As the drivers took turns in the thick, dusty and muddy terrains of Naivasha, they came face to face with different wildlife in the bush.
Most of the routes they followed in the closed circuit were marked with tourists attraction sites in the bushy terrains.
"We came across different wildlife when driving. We were cautious when speedily criss-crossing in some sections," said world champion Kalle Rovanpera.
Fin Essakeppa Lappi's Hyundai 120N Rally 1 hit a zebra at the 8km mark in the Sleeping Warrior on the penultimate day of the event.
Driving in the open tarmac roads at the main flag-off also offers rally fans plenty of excitement that they cannot get in the rough roads.
"When watching some of these cars at the flag-off gives us plenty of excitement as we cannot all go out in the bush or in those competitive sections to have a glimpse of the cars," said Nick Mwangi, a rally fan.
The rally still has two more years as a WRC event in Kenya until 2026.