Private Tour

Day Trip to Nyamata Genocide Memorials and Lake Retreat

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

A historical and political tour will open up travel in a way you’d never expect. This tour gives you an insightful glimpse into the complex issues of the ethnic divisions and the role played by the catholic church and different colonial powers in the events that led to the genocide. The tour also offers hearing first hand from people closely involved and well informed is eye opening.

The second part of the tour is an opportunity to spend a day in the life of Rwandan farmers, artisans and fishermen. We also get the relax at Lake Bugesera where we get to enjoy Rwandan food.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Hiking and nature walk

Tour guide in church memorials

Lunch menu includes beef, goat or chicken brochettes, or grilled fish complemented by a variety of sides, including: green veggies, crispy french fries and many other Rwandan delicacies.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Ntarama Church

Our journey begins with a visit to the Ntarama Church Memorial in the Bugesera region. This poignant site serves as a somber reminder of Rwanda's tragic past and offers visitors an opportunity for reflection and remembrance. The memorial, located in a former Catholic church, now stands as a testament to the lives lost during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

1 hour • Admission Included

We will visit the Nyamate Genocide Memorial, a church where a tragic event unfolded during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. In a single day, tens of thousands of Tutsis were massacred within its walls, transforming this sacred place of worship into a symbol of extreme desecration. The victims were primarily surviving descendants of Tutsis who had been forcibly deported to this region in 1959. This inhospitable area, once infested with tsetse flies, was chosen as a site for what was intended to be the extermination of the Tutsi people. The memorial serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed and the lives lost during this dark period in Rwanda's history. It stands as a powerful testament to the importance of remembrance, reconciliation, and the prevention of such horrific events in the future.

1 hour • Admission Included

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