Gullele Botanical Garden is one of Addis Abeba’s most important green landmarks and Ethiopia’s first botanical garden. Located near the Entoto slopes in the northwestern part of the city, the garden plays a vital role in conserving Ethiopia’s native, rare, endemic, and threatened plant species.
The garden is more than a public green space. It is a center for plant conservation, research, environmental education, ecotourism, and biodiversity protection. Its landscape includes forest areas, nurseries, natural vegetation, walking paths, and learning spaces that connect people to Ethiopia’s rich plant heritage.
As part of Addis Abeba’s highland ecology, Gullele Botanical Garden also supports soil protection, watershed conservation, cleaner air, urban cooling, and habitat for birds and other wildlife. It stands as an important reminder that protecting trees and native plants is essential for the environmental future of the city.
Gullele Botanical Garden is also the site of Qeyé’s first Forest Project, marking the beginning of a wider effort to connect people, organizations, and institutions with meaningful tree planting, conservation, and long-term environmental responsibility.
