Visit Rwanda: Luxurious things to do in Nyanza

Nyanza, also called Nyabisindu, is a town belonging to the Nyanza District in the Southern Province of the central-eastern African country, Rwanda. It is situated around 35 km north of the historical city, Butare and 90 km southwest of the national capital, Kigali. From 1958 to 1962, Nyanza served as the capital of the Kingdom of Rwanda. Then constructed Royal Palace of the Rwandan monarchy now has been converted into a museum, showcasing Nyanza’s history and culture. Nyanza also witnessed the tragedy of the notorious Rwandan Genocide. Nyanza coordinates with 2°21′06″ S latitude and 29°45′03″ E longitude, covering an area of 672 sq. km and its elevation measures 1,792 meters.

How to reach Nyanza?

Nyanza is served by the country’s prime airport, Kigali International Airport, with scheduled international flights from Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha and Istanbul. The distance of 100 km from the airport to Nyanza can easily be crossed by bus or rental vehicle.

Due to its geographic location between Butare and Kigali, Nyanza is well served by bus and minibuses plying frequently between Kigali and Butare. The local transportation of Nyanza is catered by buses and moto taxis.
 

Food and Shopping in Nyanza:

There are modernized shops and restaurants rare to see in Nyanza, so it is advised for tourists to head towards nearby Butare (around 35 km) to find upgraded food corners and shopping options.

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What to do in Nyanza?

    Visiting museum
    Walking
    Traditional shopping

What to see in Nyanza?

Rwesero Art Museum:

The Rwesero Art Museum is housed in a palace built for the King Mutara III Rudahigwa of the Kingdom of Rwanda. The museum is situated atop of the Rwesero Hill, displaying the cultural features and historical background of Nyanza and the Kingdom of Rwanda.

Butare

Butare is a colonial city, situated around 35 km south of Nyanza. Butare is a city with many specialties owing from its status of the former capital of Rwanda. The landmark sites of Butare include the National Museum of Rwanda, the National University of Rwanda, the Gikongoro Genocide Memorial and Huye Market. Buses are regular between Nyanza and Butare.

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