Established in 1875, the Orman Botanical Garden is one of the world’s most significant historic green spaces, serving as a lush sanctuary in the heart of Giza. Once part of Khedive Ismail’s royal estate, this 28-acre “Forest Garden” is a living laboratory dedicated to the preservation of rare tropical flora and botanical science.
Highlights:
🌿 Global Botanical Collection – Home to over 1,200 species of rare plants and trees, including a world-renowned collection of cacti and succulents. The garden serves as a vital genetic resource center, housing species that have been cultivated on-site for over 140 years.
🏛️ Historic Landscape & Architecture – Featuring a signature Lotus Pond and a Rock Garden, the site is a masterpiece of 19th-century landscape design. Spanning roughly 115,000 square meters, it acts as Cairo’s “Green Lung,” attracting researchers and nature lovers alike to its historic sycamores and palms.
Information:
🌼Type: Botanic Garden
📍Place: Cairo, Egypt
📅 Date: check opening hours
🌐Website: https://sis.gov.eg/en/egypt/tourism/recreational-tourism/orman-garden/
