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Garden · Aswan, Aswan
Kitchener's Island
Island on the Nile, west of Elephantine, with a botanical garden of tropical trees and plants brought in at the end of the 19th century; also called Kitchener's Island.
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About Kitchener's Island
Plantation Island lies on the Nile between Elephantine Island and Aswan's west bank. At the end of the 19th century it was given to British General Horatio Kitchener, who turned it into a garden with plants brought from India, Southeast Asia and Africa.
Today Aswan's botanical garden has palm trees, fig trees, flowering trees and shaded avenues surrounded by water. Herons and other birds often perch on the banks.
The island is a common stop on felucca trips and a shady break in the middle of the day.
The garden paths are flat and shaded, and there are signs with the species’ names. The island has a small waterside café.
From the island's bank you can see feluccas passing between the granite rocks and the dunes of the west bank.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
In the late afternoon, as a stop on a felucca trip.
How to get there
By felucca or motorboat, departing from the center.
Tip
Arrange with the boatman to stop at the island during the felucca trip.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kitchener's Island
What is the Island of Plants?
An island on the Nile in Aswan with a botanical garden created at the end of the 19th century.
How do I get to the Island of Plants?
By felucca or motorboat departing from the center.
Why is it called Kitchener’s Island?
Because it was given to the British general Horatio Kitchener, who created the garden there.