Arusha Clock Tower
Mnara wa Saa
A landmark clock tower on a roundabout in the city center, said to sit at the midpoint between Cairo and Cape Town, surrounded by banks, currency exchanges and travel agencies.
The clock tower was built during the colonial period in the 1920s and stands on a roundabout in the city center. Locals often say it lies exactly midway between Cairo and Cape Town, which is why it is known as the 'center of Africa'. The tower itself is not large, but it is Arusha's reference point, surrounded by banks, currency exchanges, travel agencies and cafés, making it a good starting point for walking the town. You can continue along Boma Road to the Natural History Museum. Traffic on the roundabout is heavy and motorcycle taxis are everywhere, so take care when crossing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Natural History Museum (Old Boma)
- Arusha Declaration Museum
- Arusha Central Market
- Arusha
- Cultural Heritage Centre
- Lake Duluti
- Mount Meru
- Arusha National Park