Overview
Kitchener's Island (Aswan Botanical Garden) is a small island beside Elephantine, transformed into a botanical garden in the 19th century when British Lord Kitchener planted exotic specimens brought back from Nubian campaigns. More than 400 species - palms, bougainvillea, spice trees from India, Asia, and across Africa - now thrive here amid constant birdsong. Reach it by felucca and wander the shaded paths for a cool escape from the city heat. Admission EGP 70. About 10 minutes by felucca from Aswan Corniche.
Opening Hours
Daily 08:00-17:00
Travel Tips
A 1-hour felucca rental that includes the island visit pairs well with the sunset - great value. Bring a cold drink.
Hotels near Kitchener's Island (Botanical Garden)
Hotels and guesthouses in Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate
Other attractions in Aswan
Abu Simbel Temples
Massive rock-cut temples built by Ramesses II and famously relocated as a UNESCO World Heritage rescue.
Philae Temple
A temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, famously relocated island and all because of the High Dam.
Nubian Village
Brightly painted Nubian houses line the Nile, offering a vibrant cultural experience.
Unfinished Obelisk
A 42-meter, 1,200-ton unfinished obelisk still lying in its ancient quarry.
Elephantine Island
An island in the middle of the Nile mixing ancient Nubian border-town ruins with living Nubian villages.
Aswan High Dam
Completed in 1970, this massive dam created Lake Nasser and shaped modern Egypt.