Following the assassination of President Habyarimana on 6th April 1994, the genocide commenced in Bugesera almost immediately. On 7th April, extremists started burning down Tutsis houses in Nyamata, but as there were many Tutsis in this area they tried to defend themselves. By 11th April many Tutsi had left their homes and gathered within the grounds of Nyamata...
Murambi Genocide Memorial Site is located in Murambi village, Remera Cell, Gasaka sector, Nyamagabe district in the Southern Province; 126 km from Kigali City and 3.5 km from Nyamagabe town. Before the genocide, Murambi was located in Nyamagabe commune in Gikongokoro prefecture which was formed after merging former communes of bufundu, Nyaruguru, Bunyambiriri and Buyenzi...
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. One of Rwanda’s six National Genocide Memorial Sites, Ntarama contains human remains, clothing, and artifacts belonging to those who were killed at the church, which remains on display at all...
The people of Rwanda embrace peace and reconciliation. They are committed to fighting the ideology of genocide. The memorials found throughout the country are moving testimonies in memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the people who lost their lives. Inaugurated on the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, the Kigali Genocide Memorial...
Byiza Lodge fetches its beautiful name from a local word bwiza which means beautiful in Kinyarwanda, Rwanda’s National language. The lodge is situated in the Kingdom of the Gorillas, on a hilltop between the Twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, and overlooking the Virunga volcanoes. home away from home With volcanoes views, this beautiful lodge...
Cormoran Lodge sits on the slopes of the beautiful hills around Lake Kivu, This Lodge is located in the scenic waterfront town of Kibuye, this lodge is constructed mostly of wood raised on stilts giving you the impression of staying in a log cabin on your lakeside vacation in Rwanda. Enjoy the superb views of the...
The new Kivu Lodge is now open for business. The lodge is located on a small piece of land that juts into the calm waters of Lake Kivu in Karongi District. The lodge boasts 20 spacious cottages, 2 of which are executive suites. It also has a restaurant, coffee bar and lounge bar. It boasts...
Rwiza Village derives its beautiful name from the saying (Rwanda Rwiza) which means “Beautiful Rwanda” in the native Kinyarwanda language. The resort makes a place that fits this definition perfectly so everyone can discover the true beauty of Rwanda. This enchanting beauty is so much more than just the physical aspect. It must be felt,...
Located 5 km from Ivuka Arts Studio in Kigali, Olympic Hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. There is a bowling alley on-site and guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room at this hotel is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax....
Nobleza Hotel located approximately ten minutes drive from Kigali international airport. a warm welcome awaits you at this blissful and cosy hotel with everything right where you need it to be for your luxury and comfort, the facility offers an all one package. they provide a refreshingly unique experience with the best view of Kigali...
