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Aswan Botanical Garden
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Rick W
Sevenoaks, UK1,880 contributions
Apr 2022
We had high hopes for the Botanic gardens at Aswan- but what a disappointment! We found rubbish strewn over the gardens and a succession of sales people approaching us frequently trying to sell trinkets and souvenirs. We found bougainvillea, amaryllis, gerbera, salvias and some gorgeous mahogany trees – but actually not much colour. It could have been so much better – and so much better looked after too.
Written 6 April 2022
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey14,331 contributions
Dec 2021
Getting there by a boat with an interesting guide will likely allow for the time to learn about the history of Aswan Botanical Garden and its founding father Lord Kitchener.
El Nabatat Island or Kitchener's Island is a kilometer times half a kilometer in size, easy to explore on foot.
The botanical garden is a great place for the entire family.
El Nabatat Island or Kitchener's Island is a kilometer times half a kilometer in size, easy to explore on foot.
The botanical garden is a great place for the entire family.
Written 23 January 2022
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Wael Farouk
Aswan Governorate, Egypt6 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
It's a nice place to visit with your family and friends, looking great and feel the Hospitality of the staff they will till every single story of the garden
Written 31 December 2021
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ogerkan
New York City, NY4,319 contributions
Sep 2021
Lord Kitchner (Consol-General of Egypt in the early 1900s) transformed this island into a expansive park of trees, plants and gardens. Many of these were imported from drought the British Empire at the time. Many paths to walk along and enjoy the greenery.
Tip - travel to the island by Felucca
Tip - travel to the island by Felucca
Written 25 November 2021
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Eliza colo
El Gouna, Egypt7 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
A wonderful garden where there are beautiful and rare trees Aswan has extraordinary fun and worth a visit It is a pleasure to be in a place so great and beautiful and how long this history it is really a country of magic and beauty and has good people
Written 29 October 2021
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HH2801
Somerset, UK317 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
More of a walk around palm trees, many of which are overgrown. The trip by river is lovely, the landing stage delightful but the rest underwhelming. A shadow of its former self. There is clearly work being done but not at all sure what is is trying to achieve. Views are pleasant but that is about it. There is a small ‘cafe’ near the exit point.
Written 15 July 2021
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kassityh
New York City, NY131 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
I was hoping to enjoy this place in peace but there are just way too many people when I visited. I can’t even find a nice place to sit down that’s not around bunch of people. I also find this botanical garden way too small. I was hoping to stay here for about 2 hours but I finished walking around the entire place within 30 min. I have visited much nicer botanical gardens before so I don’t think it’s worth it at all.
Written 5 July 2021
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Mohga Moamen
Cairo, Egypt207 contributions
Apr 2020
Very nice place for those who are in love with nature. There are so many different types of flowers and trees. Some of them are unique.
Written 12 March 2021
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Joseph Spendlove
Derby, UK244 contributions
Jan 2021
Hight recommend this garden. After reading the reviews on here I wasnt expecting much, but we ended up spending a few hours here walking, taking photos and being amazed by the crocodiles. If I took a planket to lie in the sun and a picnic I could happily spend a whole day here. The cafe was too expensive so we didnt have anything. 20 Le entrance for non Egyptians, 10 LE for Locals. I made a youtube video to find out how many steps round the Island, it was one mile, and for those of you who want to do more you could walk the middle paths too and it would come to more than 2 miles.
Written 11 February 2021
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Emily D
4 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Great botanical gardens, worth a stop if you’re in the area. I think there’s a public ferry on the backside of elephantine island to get there, that’ll save you from fighting for fair prices with private motor boats
Written 31 January 2021
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Zaleha N
Luzon, Philippines12 contributions
Is Aswan Botanical Garden in the same location as Kitchner's Island?
mohamed_alia2012
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia69 contributions
Yes same,
Sorry for delay and have a nice trip
Zaleha N
Luzon, Philippines12 contributions
Is it worth going during winter ie december?
mohamed_alia2012
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia69 contributions
Sure, it is worth it.
It could be considered as a Nile River Cruise as well since you will visit the garden through a sailboat.
But consider the following:
- Arrange for an experienced guide.
- Arrange for a good camera.
- Best timing after 15:00 pm.
- Usually this trip to Botanical Garden is arranged with Nubian Village visit as well, so it is better to arrange for both one time.
Have a nice time.
Parrotfish321
Milano, Italy5 contributions
Has anyone been to the Aswan botanical garden using a wheelchair? We'd be interested to hear how easy or difficult it is to access, including the Felucca ride to get there. Thankyou.
MTS13
Portsmouth, NH114 contributions
I wasn't in a wheelchair but would say it would be difficult. The felluca I hired I had to climb across several boats. you'd have to make sure you got one tired close to the dock. they were also tied with their bows inward so the boat would have to be turned sideways (and there isn't a lot of room between the boats) to board.
once onboard, you'd be fine.
at the gardens, I remember climbing up one set of steps from the boat. then another flight if have 15-20 steps.
depending on which Botanical gardens you've been to, I wouldn't expect too much.
My mother worked at the Chicago Botanical garden, and I've been too many around the world. Aswan's was disappointing but I wanted to get away from Aswan.
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- We recommend booking Aswan Botanical Garden tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 52 Aswan Botanical Garden tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Aswan Botanical Garden:
- Aswan Botanical Garden & Private Felucca Tour (From £23.66)
- Private Felucca Tour:Aswan Elephantine Island, Agha Khan & Botanic Garden (From £28.45)
- Sail by Felucca to kitchener Garden and Botanical Island (From £44.05)
- Cairo and Nile Cruise Tours to Luxor and Aswan by Sleeping Train (From £1,003.98)
- amazing 1 Felucca Ride Tours in Aswan (From £20.39)
- Hotels near Aswan Botanical Garden:
- (0.39 km) Movenpick Resort Aswan
- (0.35 km) NOBATiA Guest house
- (0.35 km) Baba Dool
- (0.36 km) King Nubian guest house
- (0.33 km) Taharka Nubian House
- Restaurants near Aswan Botanical Garden:
- (0.43 km) Panorama Restaurant & Bar
- (0.45 km) Mezze Restaurant
- (0.44 km) Al Qahwa Cafe
- (0.58 km) Nubian dreams restaurant cafe
- (0.71 km) Bob Marley Guest House & Restaurant & Cafe