Explore the Rich Heritage at the Ethnographic Museum in Butare

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Kayanza, head south towards Avenue de la Révolution. Continue straight until you reach the main intersection at Place de la Paix. Turn left onto Avenue du 1er Novembre and walk straight for about 1 kilometer. You will pass by local shops and small eateries. Keep an eye out for the signposts indicating the direction to Butare. Once you reach the outskirts of Kayanza, you will enter a busier road. Stay on this road for approximately 5 kilometers until you see signs for Butare. After about 15 minutes of walking, you will arrive at the bus station in Kayanza. From there, take a shared taxi or 'moto' (motorcycle taxi) towards Butare. The ride will take around 30 minutes. After arriving in Butare, ask for directions to NR1, where the Ethnographic Museum is located, which is about a 10-minute walk from the bus drop-off point.

• Moto Taxi

  If you prefer a quicker option, you can take a 'moto' taxi from anywhere in Kayanza. Simply flag down a motorcycle taxi and tell the driver you want to go to Butare, specifying the Ethnographic Museum at NR1. The ride will take approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic. The drivers are usually familiar with the route to Butare, but it’s helpful to show them a map or mention nearby landmarks.

• Public Transport

  You can opt for public transport by taking a bus or shared taxi from Kayanza to Butare. Head to the Kayanza bus station, which is located in the central part of town. Look for buses heading towards Butare; they typically leave every hour. The bus ride will take around 30-45 minutes. Once you arrive in Butare, follow the above walking directions to NR1 to reach the Ethnographic Museum.