About this experience
Visit the two genocide memorials outside Kigali City. With our local and friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a private transport car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones and the world.
The church of Ntarama was converted into a genocide memorial on 14th April 1995 and is dedicated to the 5,000 people who lost their lives there. It contains human remains, clothing, and artifacts belonging to those who were killed at the church, which remain on display at all times.
Nyamata Genocide Memorial was desacralized by the Roman Catholic Church on 11th April 1997 and transformed into a memorial to the victims of the genocide. One person is buried inside the church, which also houses victims’ clothes and their belongings. Mass graves are situated behind the church, containing 45,308 genocide victims. The memorial is located in what was originally the Nyamata Parish.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Prepare for a place of remembrance and learning through the Memorial’s own information, with time, context and a respectful pace.
What is included
- A professional driver-guide
- Bottled water
- Private transportation with Internet WiFi
- Please specify special dietary requirements if any while booking so that we can make the necessary follow-up before.
Not included
- Anything not explicitly included
Itinerary and highlights
With a Countryside Tours-Rwanda driver-guide, you are picked up from your hotel, airport, or any other place in Kigali. Depart from Kigali by 09h00 to Ntarama Genocide Memorial.
Upon arrival, an attendant will give you the tour and explanations of the site. Duration at the site depends on guest interest.
Upon arrival, an attendant will give you the tour and explanations of the site. Duration at the site depends on guest interest.
Upon return from the Nyamata Genocide memorial, stop over at La Palisse Hotel Nyamata for lunch before heading back to Kigali.
Meeting and pickup information
- In the notes, please provide the name of the hotel for pick-up or the street number of the house (place) of pick-up in Kigali City.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Countryside Tours-Rwanda
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The travel time and Lunch is already included on the total duration of the product
- Lunch is taken at a hotel with choices on a la carte menu where generally both vegetarians and vegans can find options. However, please specify special dietary requirements while booking so that we can make the necessary follow-up before.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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