Gullele Botanic Garden

Gullele Botanic Garden is on the hills in the north-west of Addis Ababa. It covers 705 hectares. Addis Ababa University and the city administration set it up as a joint project.

What to expect

The garden grows native, rare and endangered plants. It has more than 240 plant species, and 30 of them grow only in Ethiopia. The garden does research and conservation work. It also teaches visitors about plants and receives tourists.

Most of the site is forest and open hillside. People come to walk, to have a picnic and to take photographs.

Opening hours

The garden is open daily from 8:00 to 18:00.

Getting there

The garden is in Gullele, on the road that leaves the city to the north-west. A car or a taxi is the easy way to get there. The entrance, the toilets and the car park have wheelchair access.

Good to know

Wear walking shoes, because the paths go up and down the hills. Take water and a jacket. Call +251 11 154 7010 or write to info@gbgmail.gov.et to ask about group visits.