Kitchener's Island (Aswan Botanical Garden)
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A botanical garden island west of Elephantine, reached by felucca, where you can wander among tropical plants from around the world.
In the late 19th century, the island was gifted to the British general Kitchener, who introduced large numbers of tropical plants from India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today the whole island is a botanical garden, shaded by palms, mango trees, and a variety of flowering plants, and it is home to many birds. The most common way to visit is to charter a felucca (sailing boat) from the Corniche. It sails past Elephantine Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum, and the noble tombs, with a stop on the island for a walk. It is most beautiful at sunset. Admission is charged in Egyptian pounds and prices are subject to change, so check on site. Hours are roughly 8:00 to 17:00. Felucca fares are negotiable.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Elephantine Island
- Tombs of the Nobles (Qubbet el-Hawa)
- Mausoleum of Aga Khan III
- Monastery of St. Simeon
- Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
- Nubian Museum
- Aswan Souq (Sharia as-Souq)
- Unfinished Obelisk