The king’s Palace Museum is based in Nyanza District, Southern Province,88 km from Kigali City; King’s Mutara III Rudahigwa’s Palace offers a detailed look into the Rwandan monarchical system and its abolition in the early 1960s due to colonialism.
King’s Palace Museum gallery
The palace was restored to its 19th Century state as a replica and was made entirely with traditional materials. Recently the Long-horned royal cows “Inyambo” were introduced because cows form an integral part of the Rwanda Culture and were initially the King’s symbol of prestige. Visitors are always fascinated by the procession of these royal cows which are famous for their impressive longhorns, height gentle nature and traditional poems.
Inyambo
Along the traditional palace is the 1931 modern palace where King Mutara Rudagigwa resided until he passed away in 1959. It now serves to display Rwanda’s history from the 15th Century.
On the neighbouring hill of Mwima, One can also visit the mausoleum where King Mutara III, his wife Queen Rosalie Gicandaand King Kigeli IV Ndahindurwa were laid to rest.
King’s Palace Museum gallery
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