Everything you need to plan a walk or run around the Savannah — the 3.5 km perimeter loop in the heart of Port of Spain.
Estimates for one lap of the ≈3.5 km perimeter loop at a steady pace.
Slow stroll
45–55 min
Photos, breaks, people-watching
Leisurely walk
40–45 min
Relaxed, steady pace
Brisk walk
30–35 min
Power-walking
Light jog
22–28 min
Easy running
Run
18–22 min
Continuous running
The perimeter is a paved, flat, one-way road — ideal for walking and jogging. Inside the ring, the open lawns are grass; stay on the paths after rain.
Most people begin near the southern food stalls or the north-end Botanic Gardens entrance. Either way you complete the same loop; there is no official start line.
After sunset the south-side stalls draw crowds, so the loop stays busy and reasonably lit. Keep to the perimeter road and use normal city awareness.
Coconut-water and snack vendors line the perimeter. Public toilets are limited (try the Botanic Gardens and nearby venues), and street parking is scarce — arrive early or use a taxi. See the parking guide on the main page for details.
The perimeter loop is about 3.5 km (2.2 miles). A relaxed walk takes roughly 40-45 minutes, a brisk walk about 30-35 minutes, and an easy jog around 20-25 minutes.
One full lap of the 3.5 km perimeter road takes most people 40-45 minutes at a leisurely pace, 30-35 minutes briskly, or about 20-25 minutes jogging. The route is flat and paved the whole way.
Yes. The perimeter road is flat, paved and traffic-calmed, making it one of the most popular running routes in Port of Spain. Early mornings are coolest and least crowded.
The loop stays busy after sunset because of the south-side food stalls, and it is generally lively and reasonably lit. Use normal city precautions and stay on the lit perimeter road.