Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
Visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum should be on everybody's must-do list when in the area. The memorial is a haunting but stark journey through one of the most savage genocides in history, that took place in this tiny, landlocked country.
Area
Kigali and central Rwanda
Type
Community & Culture
History
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
1-2 Hours
This incredible Memorial Centre takes you through the story of what happened with enormous visual and emotional impact. It was opened on the 10th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide in April 2004. It is a permanent memorial to those who lost their lives in the genocide. The Centre includes three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide in 1994. Upstairs there is a room dedicated to the children of the genocide, which cannot fail to move you, and then there is an exhibition room covering other World Genocides. An experience that is exceptionally moving and a valuable insight into the atrocities that occurred, it takes you through the entire period, giving you a complete insight into the genocide in 1994 and the whole lead-up to it, right from when the Belgians created the Tutsi and Hutu territories in 1918. This memorial centre is a true testament to how the country has recovered in the last 20 years.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationSingita Kwitonda Lodge
Introducing Singita Kwitonda Lodge, a luxurious Lodge in Rwanda. Combining Singita's high levels of service, attention to detail and their passion for conservation.
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View AccommodationSabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is situated on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans. This eight room lodge has fabulous views of the Virunga Mountains and is a great base from which to trek into the mountains to hopefully see the mountain gorillas.
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View AccommodationBisate Lodge
Bisate is the newest luxury lodge in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, home to the mountain gorillas. Owned by Wilderness Safaris the lodge offers a new level of luxury and conservation tourism to the country.
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View AccommodationOne&Only Nyungwe House
Nyungwe House is the newest luxury lodge within the One & Only portfolio bringing five star luxury to the Nyungwe Forest Reserve. Nyungwe Rainforest is home to 13 species of primate including Chimpanzees.
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View AccommodationThe Retreat by Heaven
The Retreat by Heaven is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Kigali with 11 rooms offering a haven in the city. The latest addition to the Heaven group, which includes the famed Kigali restaurant, The Retreat is seen as the place to stay in Kigali.
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View AccommodationOne&Only Gorilla's Nest
One&Only Gorilla's Nest is the new addition to One&Only's impressive luxurious portfolio. This wellness retreat is cushioned in the volcanic range of the Virunga Massive in Rwanda, home to half the population of the worlds mountain gorillas
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View AccommodationVolcanoes Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge has ten cottages set in an incredible position with views of the Virunga volcanoes and shimmering lakes Ruhondo and Burera. The lodge is a great base from which to go gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park.
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