Shekvetili Dendrological Park

Shekvetili Arboretum: what to see and how to get there

Shekvetili Arboretum is a unique place where rare plants, exotic animals and picturesque landscapes are combined. The park is located 45 km from Batumi and only 15 km from Kobuleti, which makes it one of the main attractions of the region.

GPS coordinates of the park: 41.960470, 41.768605.

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What to see in the Shekvetili Arboretum

The Shekvetili Arboretum amazes with its variety of thematic zones and collection of plants and animals.

• Animal Zone
  On the territory of the park you will meet peacocks, herons, lemurs, toucans and even hyacinth macaws. Flamingos, black storks and ducks live on the island in the lake. Thanks to the protection and conditions of keeping, animals and birds live in a comfortable environment, as close to natural as possible.

• Thematic botanical zones

  1. Bamboo grove - alleys of rare and exotic bamboo species, creating the atmosphere of an Asian garden.
  2. Cactus and succulent garden - unusual plants from America and Africa, adapted to local conditions.
  3. Rose garden - a riot of colors and aromas during the rose blooming season.
  4. Rhododendron garden - especially impressive in spring, when bright flowers cover the bushes.
  5. Exotic forest - tropical trees such as eucalyptus, mangroves and palms immerse you in the atmosphere of the tropics.
     
     

• Infrastructure
  The park is equipped with comfortable paths, recreation areas with gazebos, information stands and benches. There is no cafe here, but there are drinking fountains and toilets.

Opening hours

• Summer: 10:00–19:00
• Spring and autumn: 10:00–18:00
• Winter: 11:00–17:00
  Entrance closes one hour before closing.
  Weekends: Monday and Thursday.

How to get to Shekvetili Arboretum

By public transport

• Direct option
  Transport:
  Minibus Batumi-Poti (runs every hour) or Batumi-Zugdidi (runs every 1 hour 20 minutes)
  Where to catch the minibus:
  You can catch the minibus at Old Batumi Bus Station stop (Stop coordinates: 41.644034, 41.649555) or look at the Yandex map for the route of this minibus.
  Where to get off:
  Natanebi stop (Stop coordinates: 41.692240, 41.707154), but it’s better to ask the driver to stop at the entrance to the Dendropark.
  The ride takes about 2 hours.
  
  
• A faster option with one change in Kobuleti
  Transport:
  Batumi-Kobuleti minibus (runs every 20 minutes) with a change in Kobuleti to the Poti-Kobuleti minibus (runs every 2 hours)
  Where to catch a minibus in Batumi:
  In Batumi, you can catch a minibus at the stop Batumi - Church (Stop coordinates: 41.646054, 41.649629) or look at the route of this minibus on the Yandex map.
  Where to get offand in Kobuleti:
  Stop Stadium (Stop coordinates: 41.813389, 41.775670).
  The Poti-Kobuleti minibus will also go to this stop.
  Where to get off:
  Stop Natanebi (Stop coordinates: 41.692240, 41.707154), but it is better to ask the driver to stop at the entrance to the Dendropark.
  The ride takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.

By taxi

A taxi from Batumi to Shekvetili Park will cost 30-60 GEL. The trip will take about 45 minutes. Using mobile apps to call a taxi is much cheaper than hailing a taxi on the street.

By car

The trip from Batumi takes about 45 minutes. The coordinates of the parking lot at the park are: 41.959226, 41.772420.

On an excursion from Batumi

Excursions to Shekvetili Arboretum from Batumi are a convenient way to visit the park without the hassle of logistics. You can choose group tours with a pre-planned itinerary or book a private tour with the possibility to visit other sights such as Park of Musicians, Sameba Temple or beaches with magnetic sand.

Kaprovani Beach near arboretum

Not far from the park is the Kaprovani Beach with black magnetic sand. Here you can relax after a walk, taking water and food with you. There are changing rooms and a toilet on site. You can rent a sun lounger with an umbrella.

History of the park

Shekvetili Arboretum was created with funds from the oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili. For its arrangement, trees were brought here from all over Georgia, including ginkgo, sequoias and Himalayan conifers.

A visit to the Shekvetili Arboretum will be an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature and relaxing holidays. Whether you choose an excursion, public transport or a taxi, your trip to this corner of nature will be exciting.