5 Day Historical Rwanda Tour

This 5 Day Historical Rwanda Tour takes you through Rwanda’s most important historical, cultural, and heritage sites, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, museums, royal heritage sites, and other remarkable destinations. Following the 1994 Rwanda genocide against the Tutsi, several genocide Centres have been constructed in each District, as the genocide will forever go down in Rwanda’s history. Places to visit include: Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, National Museum of Rwanda, Museum of Rwandan Ancient History, Rwesero Arts Museum, Nyanza Royal Palace, Museum of Natural History, Presidential Palace Museum, and Kibeho Shrine. This 5-day Historical Rwanda Tour safari gives you an enormous opportunity to explore splendid treasures related to the ancient history of Rwanda. These rich historical treasures are housed in different museums. The rich history of Rwanda is a significant aspect that creates an identity of the Rwandan people.

5 Day Historical Rwanda TourDetailed Itinerary:

The Kigali genocide memorial center is located 10 minutes’ drive from the city center in Gisozi. It is the final resting place of more than 250,000 Rwandans killed in the genocide. It is run by AEGIS, a UK non-governmental organisation committed to helping stop genocides from happening again around the world. The center has different exhibition spaces with skulls of survivors and their personal belongings, photographs of survivors, reconciliation efforts, and genocide perpetrators.

Overnight Stay at:

Kigali Serena Hotel | Four Points by Sheraton Blue | M. Hotel | Park-Inn by Radisson Blue | Kigali Marriott Hotel

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Located a few kilometers from Kigali city, Bugesera Reconciliation Village is a place you should visit. As its name says, Bugesera Reconciliation Village is a community for reconciled families. People who stay here are the victims of the 1994 genocide, which left them homeless after losing everything they had. The village was set up by the government to bring these people together and enable them to start a second happy life. Those who had become enemies have been reconciled and are living together in harmony. A visit to Bugesera reconciliation village is an opportunity for travelers to listen to the touching stories of these people, which make them appreciate how far Rwanda has come in bringing its people together, transforming the country into the most hospitable nation with loving and caring people to interact with.

Overnight Stay at:

Kigali Serena Hotel | Four Points by Sheraton Blue | M. Hotel | Park-Inn by Radisson Blue | Kigali Marriott Hotel

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A visit to this village is a great way to learn and enjoy the traditional culture of Rwanda associated with dances, songs, dress code, poems, and fantastic drummers whose entertainment is life-changing. Interestingly, travelers are allowed to take part in all activities like preparing local food and brewing local banana beer, which makes them part of the community and an experience for a lifetime. Also, travelers get a chance to interact with former poachers and medicine men who all provide you with extensive knowledge about Rwanda’s traditions and norms. Other activities that take place at this site include preparing for traditional marriages and cow milking, among others. Local people at Iby’iwacu Community Village present their community structure, traditional medicine, dancing, and archery, which expand travelers’ knowledge about Rwanda’s traditional village life. Also, the village is surrounded by Volcanoes National Park and the Virunga volcanoes, hence an added opportunity for the travelers to enjoy the spectacular views of the stunning, beautiful, and green environment.

Overnight Stay at:

Kigali Serena Hotel | Four Points by Sheraton Blue | M. Hotel | Park-Inn by Radisson Blue | Kigali Marriott Hotel

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We shall visit Nyamata Church, a scene where over 45,000 people were killed in the 1994 genocide. During this horrific time (genocide), most people sought refuge in the church, praying for God’s mercy and believing that the murderers could not attack the holy place of God. Unfortunately, these people were attacked and killed in the church. A visit to Nyamata church is to pay respect to these innocent souls and pray for God’s mercy upon their spirits. Different items such as books, magazines, and videos are displayed to help you understand how everything took place.

Overnight Stay at:

Kigali Serena Hotel | Four Points by Sheraton Blue | M. Hotel | Park-Inn by Radisson Blue | Kigali Marriott Hotel

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Do not leave Rwanda without stopping by the king’s palace in Nyanza, roughly 25 miles from the town of Butare. Here, travelers are crowned as kings and queens for a moment and are allowed to take pictures for remembrance. The domed style of the palace is simply gorgeous, with interesting stories from the guide. Different activities take place at the palace, which include the cowboys calling over the royal cattle with singing that calms the cattle, making them more docile and friendly. Also, there are many objects of kingship, which include the spears and drums, among others.

End of your 5-Day Historical Rwanda Tour

5-Day Historical Rwanda Tour includes

  • Transport and Fuel
  • King’s Palace Visit
  • Bugesera Reconciliation Village
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
  • Presidential Art Museum
  • Nyamata Church Visit
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Accommodation and Meals
  • Drinking Water in the Vehicle

5-Day Historical Rwanda Tour Excludes;

  • Airfares
  • Visa Fees
  • Personal Insurance
  • Expenses of a personal nature such as: drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes not indicated in the itinerary, and optional activities.

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