- 9
- 8
- 8
- 6
- 7
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 7
- 10
- 3
- 10
1 DAY TOUR – NYANZA KING’S PALACE & ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEM
Pick up in Kigali and transfer to Butare visit Ethnographic museum and the King’s palace.
Start with the Kings palace in Nyanza, this was the residence of King Mutara III Rudahigwa and the Royal Palace that was traditionally built.
This Palace offers a detailed look into Rwandan traditional seat of their monarchy, it is an impressive museum, restored to its 19th century state and made entirely with traditional materials.
Inyambo which form an integral part of Rwandan Culture. On the neighboring hill of Mwima, you can also visit the burial grounds of King Mutara III and his wife Queen Rosalie Gicanda. After lunch transfer to ethnographic museum
Proceed with the Ethnographic Museum which gives introduction to Rwanda’s culture and history.
The Ethnographic Museum is one of the six museums that make up the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda. This Museum was built in 1987, and now houses one of Africa’s finest ethnographic collections. Its seven galleries display historical, ethnographic, artistic and archaeological artifacts accompanied by visual aids, giving visitors a rich insight into the culture of Rwandans.