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Old Clock Tower
Tourist Attraction

Old Clock Tower

Arusha, Tanzania

About

The German-era landmark marking the symbolic midpoint of the Cape-to-Cairo route through the town centre.

Tourist Attraction

Opening hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Closed

Where it is

Getting to & around Arusha

From other cities: Arusha Airport (ARK) is the hub for light aircraft to the Serengeti, Zanzibar and beyond, while JRO handles larger domestic jets and long-distance coaches connect Dar es Salaam, Moshi and Nairobi.

Getting around: In town, daladalas and bajaji cover short hops, taxis and ride apps like Bolt are available, and safari operators collect guests directly for game drives in 4x4 vehicles.

Full getting-there guide

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