Event Name: 1970 East African Safari Rally
Date: March 26–30, 1970
Start Location: Kampala, Uganda
Finish Location: Kampala, Uganda
Total Starters: 91 crews
Total Finishers: 19 crews
The 1970 Safari Rally, Round 4 of the inaugural International Championship for Manufacturers, was one of the toughest marathons in motorsport. Competitors faced over 5310km of open‐road competition across Kenya, battling abrasive gravel, river fords, and minimal service opportunities.
Crews navigated a continuous loop from Kampala over public roads totalling roughly 5310km, including numerous gravel tracks, rocky corridors, and water crossings. There were no closed special stages—drivers shared the route with local traffic, demanding constant vigilance and robust vehicle preparation.
Datsun’s 1600 SSS secured a dominant one–two finish, while a Peugeot 504 injection claimed the final podium spot.
The 1970 Safari Rally remains legendary for its brutal distance, unpredictable terrain, and the first major international triumph for the Datsun 1600 SSS.
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