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Aswan Botanical Garden

Aswan City, Aswan, Egypt
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Ranked #9 of 18 attractions in Aswan
Type: Gardens
Traveller Description: Kitchener's Island lies in the middle of the Nile at Aswan and is home to over thirty varieties of palm and tropical plants from around the world... more »
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Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We took a small motor boat across to Kitchener's Island where the gardens are situated - this was a good idea as our boatman took us around Elephantine Island & along by the late Aga Khan's residence - a trip on a felucca is absolutely wonderful but you are obviously more at the whim of the wind! - the gardens... More

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I`m glad this botanical garden was part of our itinerary in Aswan. We saw lots of rare plants and took many nice pictures. Also the view of the Nile around the Kitchener island is beautiful - certainly worth of a visit.

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Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The Botanical Garden in Aswan is one of the best places I ever visited. not only the different kinds of trees but the view there is amazing and breathtaking. the Nile around the island is sooo clear and clean. Try to go for a walk on your own even if you are in a group as its very relaxing not... More

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NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

You must take a boat to the Botanical Garden. Located on an island in the middle of the Nile River! Plan on spending several hours walking the walkways through flower gardens and 20 foot high Poinsettia plants. All the trees are labeled and there were many from different parts of the world that i had never seen. There is a... More

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Alexandria, Egypt
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Well I guess it is nice with all these exotic plants and take some good pics.Despite that I think it needs serious renovations..

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

What a lovely garden, it goes on forever and so much to see and photograph. The views are breathtaking and the boat ride over to the island is so relaxing. Places to sit and rest, shade and sunshine, a market on exit, but NO hassle!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Kitchener Island, where the garden is, is a beautiful spot in the Nile and well worth visiting. But this year on a repeat visit I felt it was a little run down, needing a bit more care and attention, and feeling a bit unloved. Several places on the island needed repairs, there were some weeds and some plants looked very... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

The gardens need to be reached by boat and are located on Kitchener's Island,in the middle of the Nile at Aswan. The variety of palms and tropical plants from around the world is really impressive and create a small green oasis. A nice place to relax between your ruins "run".

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

The Aswan Botanical Garden on Kitchener Island is a remarkable and beautiful spot. We took a motorboat across and spent a couple hours walking around the grounds and appreciating the wide variety of botanical life and the surrounding views. Its a very serene spot to spend some time and I found it unique during my time in Aswan. Locals and... More

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Derby
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013 via mobile

Something different from temples, but not as interesting. The trip from cruise boat to Kitchener Island, where the gardens are, by fellucca was pleasant and enjoyable. The local children paddling alongside on there makeshift rafts is different! In the gardens the grid like paths make for a pleasant walk. The cats are the real stars. Cats everywhere, absolutely everywhere, just... More

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