The Inyambo Cattle Parade

Come and witness for yourself the Inyambo Cattle Parade at the King’s Palace Museum in Rwanda’s Nyanza district, Southern Province. Explore these royal Ankole long-horned breed of cattle. Locating them while having your King’s Palace Museum tour is fairly easy. This is thanks to hearing the sweet melodies done by their shepherds, who tend to them all the time.

History of the Inyambo Cattle?

The Inyambo cattle, like the Kingdom at the time were generally mobile, never having a permanent home until 1898. When the monarchy finally settled in Nyanza, the Inyambo cattle continued serving their purpose of honoring the King during ceremonies. The Inyambo cattle trainers were dedicated to breeding and directing them for royal parades.

About the Inyambo Cattle now?

The Inyambo Cattle are still bred and groomed to this day, long after the dissolution of the monarchy system in Rwanda in 1962. Witnessing the King’s herd is such a great opportunity. Each of them has a name and their dedicated trainers have to sing to them to ensure they are submissive and peaceful. Their beauty is enhanced with ribbons and jewelry on them.

The Ankole cattle have imposingly long symmetrical white horns that may make them appear frightening. However, they are peaceful cattle that even near you can see as well as get the golden chance of touching. Unlike other cattle, these sacred ones are not bred for beef or milk. Their breeding is fully supported by the Rwanda Agriculture Board.

About the King’s Palace in Nyanza?

The King’s Palace was originally constructed in 1931 by the Belgian colonial masters. This was the royal residence of King Rutara III Rudahigwa. He lived in this residence with a mix of both Rwandan traditional architecture and Western designs until he died in 1953. Now, the King’s Palace Museum is a replica of the traditional King’s thatched hat, shaped like a beehive.

The King’s Palace was opened as a museum in 2008. You will witness plenty of things at the King’s Palace Museum including the Inyambo Cattle. Others include the aforementioned 1930s modern house and 3 hats that showcase royal life. There are also beautiful artifacts, architecture, and historical facts about the monarchy.

How to travel for the Inyambo Cattle Parade tour?

To reach the King’s Palace Museum from Kigali, you should use road transportation. A scenic journey from Kigali takes almost 110 kilometers. Time taken on the road depending on traffic conditions is 2-3 hours. A comfortable and safe transportation by road is offered by Standard Safaris, thanks to our fleet of safari vehicles you can choose from.

What else to do?

The guided Inyambo Cattle Parade is an awesome tour experience that showcases Rwanda’s cultural legacy. But nearby, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy. This is especially true in Nyungwe National Park in the Southwestern province of Rwanda. This rich biodiverse rainforest offers visitors the following experiences.

Chimpanzee trekking

You mustn’t miss this incredible thrill that comes with tracking a habituated chimpanzee troop in their natural home. Get this exciting opportunity to spend an hour with our closest relatives and see how they behave in the dense forest. Taking pictures is also allowed and should be done following instructions from the ranger guide.

Canopy walk

This is a unique but similarly thrilling activity in the canopy of the expansive Nyungwe National Park. Adding this to your Inyambo Cattle Parade experience offers a great chance to spot different species of trees, birds, primates, butterflies, and wild animals. You will enjoy a walk on the 160-meter-long walkway, suspended at a distance of 70 meters from the ground.

Nature walks

These are charming guided experiences through the trails of Nyungwe Forest. You have a unique perspective of Nyungwe National Park as you move on foot to see its numerous wonders. There are plenty of opportunities to see birds, primates, butterflies, mammals, plants streams of water, etc. There is also a chance for a night nature walk to see nocturnal wildlife.

Colobus monkey trekking

Trekking colobus monkeys is another chance to walk in Nyungwe Forest in search of a habituated troop of Angolan colobus monkeys. Enjoy this guided adventure as you locate the colobus monkeys. You are granted an hour to see them once encountered. Photographing them is an added activity as you will take plenty of pictures before returning to the starting point.

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