Kigali: Nyamata & Ntarama Churches and Village Tour
ID: GYG1094504-1680725
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Rwanda’s history on a day tour to Nyamata and Ntarama Church Genocide Memorials. Visit a rural village, meet locals, and take part in traditional activities.
Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Kigali. Head to the Ntarama Church Genocide Memorial, where you’ll learn about Rwanda’s history and the tragic events of 1994. Continue to the Nyamata Church Genocide Memorial, another poignant site that honors the lives lost during the genocide.
After visiting the memorials, drive to a nearby rural village for a community-based experience. Meet locals and take part in traditional activities, such as cooking demonstrations, basket weaving, or crafts with local artisans. Interact with farmers and learn about their work, gaining insight into the daily life of rural Rwanda.
Enjoy a lunch in the village or a packed lunch, then return to Kigali in the late afternoon.
Highlights
- Pay your respects at the Nyamata and Ntarama Church Genocide Memorials
- Learn about Rwanda’s history, resilience, and the importance of remembrance
- Meet locals and take part in traditional activities in a rural village
- Enjoy a traditional lunch in the village or a packed lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves visiting genocide memorial sites, which may be emotionally challenging.
INCLUDED
- Transport with driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kigali
- Entry fees for memorial sites
- Lunch
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
