Your stay — Twiga Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Butare (833 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Église Presbytérianne du Rwanda (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosque (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Maison des Missionnaires des Sacrés Cœurs (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ethnographic Museum — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Théâtre Verdure — 487 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank of Kigali — 210 m · ~3 min walk
Hoho Pharmacy — 461 m · ~6 min walk
Huye/Butare Bus Station — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Emergency Contacts
ButareAll emergency services in Rwanda are reached via 112. For non-urgent police assistance, call 118. Dial 114 for child protection. The Butare District Hospital (CHUB) on KN 10 Street handles medical emergencies directly. Mobile coverage is good but keep a local SIM charged.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Butare, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Twiga Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank of Kigali — 210 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Hoho Pharmacy — 461 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kigali (Nyabugogo bus station) → Butare (main bus stop)
💡 Catch express buses (Yasmin or Volcano) for a smoother ride. From Butare bus stop, take a moto (500 RWF) to Hotel Credo. Avoid pickpockets in crowded queues.
Kigali (any hotel or bus stop) → Hotel Credo, Butare
💡 Haggle in cash at Kigali's Nyabugogo taxi park. Avoid drivers offering 'tourist price' — negotiate down to 30,000-35,000 RWF if you're confident.
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Hotel Credo, Butare
💡 Arrange direct with Hotel Credo reception; drivers often wait outside arrivals holding a sign. Confirm price before departure — no hidden surcharges.
Butare main bus stop → Hotel Credo, Butare
💡 Standard fare is 500 RWF — don't pay more. Always bring a helmet if offered; not all drivers carry one. Ask for 'Credo hotel' and they'll know exactly where.
About Butare
Wikipedia ↗
Butare (Kinyarwanda: [βú.tɑ́.ɾe]), also known as Huye and formerly known as Astrida, is a city with a population of 62,823 (2022 census) in the Southern Province of Rwanda and the capital of Huye district. It is the seventh largest town in Rwanda by population.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Twiga Hotel?
Check-in at Twiga Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Butare
💡 Mass is at 10:00 on Sundays—the choir is excellent. Weekday visits are fine but the church may be locked; ask at the adjacent parish office.
💡 Go before 10:00 for the best produce and fewer crowds. Haggling is expected but start gently. Avoid the meat section if you're squeamish.
💡 Walk through the main gate and head left to the admin block—ask at reception to see the mural in the old assembly hall. Weekday mornings are quietest.
💡 The gate is often unattended. If locked, ask at the nearby National University of Rwanda campus office. No facilities—bring water.
💡 Entry is 8,000 RWF (about £6). The guided tour is essential and takes 90 minutes. Go early to avoid school groups.