Gain unparalleled understanding of Rwanda’s complex history over two days. This educational tour features visits to moving Memorials and expert guides offering deep insights into the past and present.
Participants will engage with historical sites, interact with knowledgeable guides, and develop a comprehensive understanding of Rwanda’s complex history and its inspiring path to renewal.
Embark on a captivating journey through Rwanda’s rich past with our 2-day history intensive educational tour. This immersive experience is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Rwanda’s complex history, from ancient times to the present day.
Our carefully curated itinerary ensures a balanced and in-depth exploration of Rwanda’s past, helping you develop a nuanced understanding of the country’s history and its impact on contemporary Rwandan society.
The Kigali Genocide Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. This significant site serves as the final resting place for over 250,000 individuals, offering a powerful reminder of the tragic events that unfolded during that dark period in Rwanda’s history.
We then pay our respects at the Belgian Peacekeepers memorial. This solemn site commemorates the ten Belgian UN commandos who lost their lives at the onset of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the international community’s involvement and the tragic events that unfolded in Rwanda.
After our lunch break, we proceed 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.
Our tour begins early in the morning at 7:00 AM. The first stop is in Nyanza to visit the King’s Palace, providing context to Rwanda’s pre-colonial history. From there, we proceed to the Murambi Memorial.
We then proceed to Murambi Genocide Memorial Center is located in the southwestern region of Rwanda, approximately a 4 hour drive from Kigali. This site serves as the final resting place for over 50,000 victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The memorial’s school classrooms contain a haunting display of 848 preserved corpses laid out on wooden tables, serving as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed. Additionally, visitors will encounter a former volleyball court built atop mass graves by French soldiers who were part of Operation Turquoise, adding another layer to the complex history of the site.
