Rwanda
Butare
Butare is a city in Rwanda's Southern Province and the center of Huye District. As the country's fifth-largest city by population, it offers the relaxed feel of a provincial town.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- Best season
- Feb, May–Sep
- Time zone
- Africa/Kigali
- Sights covered
- 3 places
Sights worth seeing
Museums & galleries
Ethnographic Museum
Originally established as the National Museum of Rwanda, it is located in Butare. Here you can explore Rwanda's traditional culture and way of life.
Temples & religious sites
Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Butare
A Catholic cathedral in Butare, in southern Rwanda. As the area's landmark religious building, it makes for a worthwhile brief stop.
Nature
Mount Huye
This mountain near Butare in southern Rwanda connects along its ridge to Nyungwe Forest. Situated at the edge of the Albertine Rift, it's a great spot to take in unspoiled natural scenery.
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Getting around the city
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
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