Aswan Botanical Garden — Attraction in Aswan

This place is a wonderful green oasis in Aswan's infernal heat. What's best about it is that it provides shade and plenty of it! Apart from that, there is a cafeteria near the exit where you can buy cold drinks. Many of the trees and other plants are quite interesting and give off nice scents, and the views across the Nile are beautiful and peaceful. The garden is not big and it has a very regular layout with most of the alleys (if not all) forming parallel and perpendicular lines, so it's virtually impossible to get lost there. At the time of my visit there was one local boy trying to sell something, but other than that there was no harassment and not many visitors either, so it was possible to enjoy some quiet and relaxing moments there. I definitely recommend it when you're in Aswan and want to get some rest from the sun and all the hustle, but remain outdoors and in nice environment at the same time. The entry fee was...

This is El Nabatat Island in local language (aka Kitchener’s Island and also aka Firyal Garden). A small oval-shaped Island in the Nile at Aswan, Egypt. It is less than a kilometer long and 1/2 kilometer wide. The Kitchener Island name was named after lord Kitchener who owned it. He was gifted the Island when he served as consul-general in Egypt early twentieth century. With the aid of ministry of irrigation, Kitchener rapidly transformed Island into a paradise of exotic trees, many from India, Far East and parts of Africa, and plants in gardens with view walkways. It later passed into the property of the Egyptian government and was used as a research station called “The Botanical Research institute. One can view the many trees that exceeds 13,000 species of flora and birds. Also, can view a stunning sight particularly just before sunset where the light is softer and the scent of sandalwood floats...

A little underwhelming. It is unexpectedly green, and the contrasting desert on the West bank makes for interesting views. Kitchener used this as his personal garden to grow plants he sourced from around the globe, especially heat hardy plants. He had to throw the original inhabitants off to do this...

There are some quite large trees from many places, like Africa, Argentina, India, and some reasonably well maintained paths. You can casually tour this place in less than an hour.

According to our guide it's not being kept especially well. Fewer flowers and delicate plants, the animals that used to be here are gone (monkeys etc).

There's the ubiquitous area to spend your tourist money which you can try to avoid. We weren't hassled too much.

If you don't have much free time and have a choice to make them I would do...