Ugandan rally driver Susan Muwonge, dubbed the 'Iron Lady,' will lead a team including Musa Nsubuga, Oscar Ntambi, Pius Luggya, Godfrey Nsereko, and Bosco Musisi in the Serengeti Rally of Tanzania, set for October 1–4, 2026. The event, the fourth and final round of the Africa Rally Championship (ARC), will feature established Tanzanian teams ASAS and Mkwawa alongside international competitors. Muwonge, a former Uganda champion, aims to disrupt the dominance of local teams in the high-stakes motorsport competition, which attracts crews from across Africa and beyond.
The rally, organized by the Tanzania Forest Services (TFS), will cover 250 kilometers, including 186.81 kilometers of competitive stages. Key participants include Kenya’s two-time African Champion Karan Patel, navigating with Touseef Khan, and defending champions Yassin Nasser and Ally Katumba from Uganda. India’s Naveen Pulligila and Musa Sharif will also compete, as confirmed by event Clerk of the Course Dr. Mosi Makau. The schedule includes reconnaissance on October 1, free practice and qualifying on October 2, and three competitive stages on October 3, culminating in the Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro stages on October 4.
Mkwawa Group Director of Relations Richard Sinamtwa emphasized the event’s dual role in showcasing elite motorsport and boosting local economies. He urged public participation, highlighting opportunities for businesses and communities to benefit from the rally’s economic activity. The competition’s demanding routes, designed to test speed and endurance, will take place within TFS-managed areas, underscoring the collaboration between organizers and environmental authorities.
With over 20 teams registered, the Serengeti Rally promises intense competition, featuring repeated stages such as the 13.35-kilometer Ruaha and 16.25-kilometer Serengeti, alongside the 22.36-kilometer Kilimanjaro stage. The event’s final day will conclude with a Super Special Stage, adding to the spectacle. As the ARC’s closing round, the rally will determine the year’s champion, with Muwonge’s presence signaling a shift in the regional motorsport landscape.