Orman Garden Park
Historic botanical garden in Giza with diverse plants
Botanical garden on Giza's west bank, Al-Orman displays native and imported plant collections along shaded avenues. Visitors tour living collections and use green space near the university districts.
Orman Garden at a Glance#
Address: Orman Garden, Giza, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Website: http://www.egyptian-gardens.org/orman
Hours: Daily 8:00am-5:00pm
About Orman Garden#
Orman Garden is a botanical garden in Giza Governorate near Cairo that holds collections of ornamental and useful plants adapted to Egypt’s climate and to cultivated displays. It functions as both a public garden and a site for horticultural education.
The garden originates in the late 19th century as part of efforts to cultivate and study plants in Egypt; it has been maintained as a public and scientific garden through successive decades. Institutional links to agricultural and botanical research have informed its plant collections and layout.
The garden is located in Giza Governorate on the western bank of the Nile near central Cairo, within the greater metropolitan area and accessible from city transport routes.
- Major botanical collection: The garden is one of Egypt’s principal botanical collections in Giza and includes cultivated beds, specimen trees and glasshouse displays suited to different climates.
What to See#
- Plant collections and greenhouses: Specialized beds and avenues host collections of palms, roses and ornamental trees, with greenhouse complexes that shelter subtropical and desert species.
- Walkways and viewing terraces: Paths and shaded terraces provide viewpoints across planted displays and link the garden to adjacent institutional buildings in Giza.
How to Get to Orman Garden#
Orman Garden is in Giza, west of central Cairo and close to the museum district. It is reachable by taxi from central Cairo (approx. 15-30 minutes depending on traffic). Public buses and minibuses serve the Giza area; the nearest metro stop is a taxi ride away-use local transport or taxi for last-mile access.
Tips for Visiting Orman Garden#
- Enter via the main gate on Giza's museum side to combine the garden visit with nearby attractions.
- Visit early morning to see gardeners at work and avoid midday glare reflecting off stone surfaces.
- Look for the garden's shaded alleys-less visited and excellent for escaping Cairo's heat.
Best Time to Visit Orman Garden#
Winters are most comfortable for outdoor strolling; spring sees floral displays but can be busier with tourists.
Weather & Climate near Orman Garden#
Orman Garden's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 19° | 14° | 5 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 5 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 21° - 34° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 34° | 28° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 1.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
