1 Full Day Culture & Heritage Experience (Nyanza & Butare)
Explore More in This Location
About This Activity in Kigali
Why Visit Kigali?
Kigali, Rwanda offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Kigali provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Kigali
You can reach Kigali, Rwanda by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- All museum entrance fees, Lunch with soft drink, Full time English or French specking driver-guide, Ground transportation, Mineral water, and taxes.
What's Not Included
- All items not specifically listed under the inclusions.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photo Gallery
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Our driver guide will pick you from your... 2 hours
Our driver guide will pick you from your hotel in Kigali at 08h00 am, short briefing about your tour and then drive to King's Palace Museum in Nyanza town, Southern Province of Rwanda (the drive lasts 2h30). A reconstruction of the traditional royal residence, the King's Palace Museum is a beautifully crafted thatched dwelling shaped like a beehive. In olden times, Nyanza was the heart of Rwanda. According to oral tradition, it was the site of battles and power struggles. For a long time, the monarchy was mobile, moving the court between various locations. When it eventually settled in one place, Nyanza was the obvious choice. The capital of the Kingdom has as many as 2,000 inhabitants, and huts built with the same methods as seen here. At the back live a few long horned Inyambo cattle, descended from the King's herd, whose keepers carefully tend and sing to them, keeping alive a unique tradition. Rwanda ceased to be a monarchy in 1962, when it gained independence.
After an amazing experience at King's Palace Museum... 2 hours
After an amazing experience at King's Palace Museum in Nyanza town, you will drive 30 minutes to Butare and visit the Ethnographic Museum. A gift from Belgium’s King Baudouin in the late 1980s, the Ethnographic Museum now houses one of Africa’s finest ethnographic collections. Seven galleries display historical, ethnographic, artistic and archaeological artifacts accompanied by visual aides, giving visitors a rich insight into the Rwandan culture. The exhibits open with geographical and geological displays, moving on to items used in hunting, agriculture, animal husbandry, pottery, weaving and woodwork. Traditional clothing and architectural methods are also illustrated, as well as the social importance of cattle. The final room reveals traditional customs and beliefs, history, culture, poetry and oral tradition and cosmology. After this amazing experience, you will have lunch at Ibis restaurant. Thereafter, drive back to Kigali.
Explore More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
Click the "Book Now" button on this page to complete your reservation through Viator's secure booking platform. You'll receive instant confirmation via email.
Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
