in Rwanda

Huye

Rwanda's scholarly southern hub, home to the national university and the country's finest ethnographic museum collection.

Notable spots

Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda
Museum
Seven galleries of traditional crafts, dress and royal drums.
Nyanza Royal Palace
History
A reconstructed thatched palace of the former Rwandan kings.
Huye Mountain Coffee
Food
University of Rwanda Arboretum
Nature

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Dec

👕 Huye in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.