The Safari Rally didn't use special stages at this time to decide a winner.

[1] The rally was won by local driver, and Safari specialist Joginder Singh.

Singh beat off competition from WRC regulars such as Björn Waldegård and Sandro Munari to secure his first WRC victory.

The Safari often saw unheralded cars on the winners ramp and this year was no exception - the Mitsubishi Colt Lancer scored no more points throughout the rest of the season.

Fiat held on to their lead in the championship for manufacturers through picking up one point for tenth place.