One Day King’s Palace, Ethnographic Museum Tour w/ Coffee Option

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8 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Rwanda’s cultural heritage with this One-Day King’s Palace Museum Tour, featuring your choice of a coffee plantation visit or the Ethnographic Museum in Huye. Begin in Nyanza with a guided tour of the King’s Palace Museum, exploring traditional royal homes, historic artifacts, and the iconic Inyambo long-horned cattle. Continue to Huye, where you can either experience a hands-on coffee plantation tour, learning about cultivation, processing, and tasting freshly brewed Rwandan coffee, or visit the Ethnographic Museum, home to one of East Africa’s richest cultural collections. With comfortable round-trip transport from Kigali and an expert guide, this full-day tour offers an immersive and authentic way to explore Rwanda’s history, culture, and traditions in just one day perfect for culture lovers, coffee enthusiasts, and curious travelers.

What's Included

Unforgettable Photo Opportunities – Every moment is wonderful!
King's Palace Museum, Ethnographic Museum or Huye Coffee Plantation Tour – Optional Experience
Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City and or Kigali airport
We provide a selection of cool beverages and ample fresh water in eco-friendly reusable bottles
Lunch of your choice at Stafford Nyanza
Private transport: 4x4 Safari Vehicle, 4x4 Safari Car
Professional Driver Guide by Afri Safaris
Tips and Personal expenses
Everything else not mentioned in the inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please give us some details about the hotel name for pickup or the street number of the house, the neighborhood in Kigali city or on the way to Southern province of Rwanda.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    King's Palace

    The King’s Palace Museum, also known as the Royal Palace or Nyanza Mwami Palace, is located in the Nyanza District of Rwanda’s Southern Province. This cultural site offers a glimpse into Rwanda’s monarchical past, featuring a reconstructed traditional royal palace made of thatched huts in the distinctive “beehive” style, illustrating how kings lived before the colonial era. Adjacent to this is the colonial-style palace built in the early 20th century for King Mutara III Rudahigwa, showcasing a blend of traditional Rwandan and European colonial architecture. Behind the palace is the Inyambo cattle enclosure, home to the long-horned royal cows that are descendants of the king’s original herd and remain a symbol of Rwandan heritage. After the museum visit, lunch will be enjoyed en route at Stafford Nyanza, followed by a coffee plantation tour in Huye, where visitors can learn about Rwanda’s renowned coffee culture from bean to cup.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Visit Huye Mountain

    After enjoying lunch at Stafford Nyanza, you'll head to Huye Mountain Coffee for an immersive coffee plantation tour. Here, you'll discover the fascinating journey of Rwanda’s world-class coffee — from bean to cup — as you explore the lush plantations and learn about the traditional and modern methods of coffee processing. Following the tour, you will be transferred back to Kigali. Your driver will drop you off either at your accommodation in Kigali or at Kigali International Airport, depending on your travel plans.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Afri Safaris

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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