Arusha walking route: from the city center to the Clock
This 2.1 km route in Arusha, Tanzania connects the city center to the iconic Clock Tower, a landmark marking the midpoint between Cape Town and Cairo. The short 11-minute journey showcases Arusha's downtown area and this historically significant navigational point.
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- Places
- Start
- Arusha
- End
- Clock Tower
- Stops
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Stops on this route
- Arusha — Starting point of the safari trip; city in northern Tanzania
- Clock Tower — Landmark in downtown Arusha marking the midpoint between Cape Town and Cairo; lunch stop
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Use a 4x4 vehicle for safari trips in Tarangire National Park, as it can handle various terrain conditions including potential rain.
- Timing
- Plan for approximately a 2-hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
- Tip
- Visit the Clock Tower in downtown Arusha, which marks the midpoint between Cape Town and Cairo on the African continent.
- Food
- Bring or arrange packed lunches for your safari day, as there are designated picnic spots within the national park where you can exit your vehicle.
- Tip
- There are designated picnic areas within Tarangire National Park where you are allowed to get out of the vehicle safely.
- Tip
- Try baobab fruit (dried), which tastes like dehydrated ice cream with a tart, sherbet flavor and is packed with nutrition.
- Timing
- Note that big cats are primarily nocturnal, so daytime safaris may have limited sightings of lions, leopards, and other large predators.
Video on this route
Great Africa Safari in Tanzania | Tarangire National Park