El Nabatat Island

Elephantine is the larger one, and is located between El Nabatat Island and the city of Aswan (east bank).

[3] He was gifted the island when he served as Consul-General in Egypt[6] from 29 September 1911 to June 1914.

[9] With the aid of the Ministry of Irrigation, Kitchener rapidly transformed the small 750 metres (2,460 ft) long island into a paradise of exotic trees, many from India,[3] and plants in gardens with view walkways.

[5] It later passed into the property of the Egyptian government and was used as a research station called the Botanical Research Institute, Aswân Botanic Island.

[3] The gardens are popular among the local people and tourists as a place to go for a quiet afternoon away from the noise of the city, and for weekend picnics.