Destinations: RWANDA

BUTARE (HUYE)

Butare National Museum
The national museum in Butare was donated in 1989 by the Belgium government and gave back a part of ethnographic collection acquired during the colonial period.
The design and the concept of the museum were realized in co-operation with the royal museum for the Central Africa of Tervuren, Belgium. The modern building has different sections and displays a wide collection of monochrome pictures, tradition a artifacts and objects, tools and different craft products. Ethnographic objects are grouped together according to them giving excellent information on the daily life. Traditional ceramics and basketry are still manufactured and belong to the finest handicrafts of the region. The national museum remained surprisingly untouched during the civil war in 1994.

Intore Dancers
The Intore, once the elite of the traditional Rwandan army, were not only trained as military but also in high jump and dance. They were known for their remarkable technique allowing them to jump over 2m40. The Intore became worldwide famous as dancers in 1958 when the World expo was held in Brussels. Today Intore dancers are part of the rich Rwanda folklore.
The warriors dance is a jewel of the choreographic heritage of Rwanda. Dressed with a mane made of sisal fiber, tied up on ankles, little bells jingle on each step, giving the warriors dance a thrilling rhythm. Throughout the Intore ballet, physical confrontation turns into artistic rivalry and then at the end comes out into a vigorous hug on the warriors. This is the most artistic gesture of friendship mutual aid and protection.
While being in Butare, you will have also the opportunity to visit the national university, the catholic cathedral and the market Nyanza.
This city offers a visit to the King's Palace.
This is the top touristic reason of visiting Nyanza.

Kabgayi Church Museum
- Ancient hand tools and weapons (knives, hoes, spears, arrows, etc.
- Tools and implements connected with the iron industry
- Musical instruments
- Methods of transportation used for chiefs, high born women and the sick
- Clay pots and pipes
- Basket ornamental for the domestic use
- The prestigious milk bar and jugs from the palace of the last queen mother in 1962

Price for two pax:
700$ including the vehicle, accommodations and tips. This is for 2days

SEESIGHT
Gisenyi On Kivu Lake
Ruhengeri (Musanze)
Kigali
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Butare (Huye): Butare National Museum, Intore Dancers, Kabgayi Church Museum
Akagera National Park