Private Memorial Day Tour Ntarama and Nyamata
Description
Ntarama and Nyamata are former catholic churches. Many Tutsi people gathered here as a church was considered a place of safety. On this educational tour, you will learn the causes, reality, and consequences of the Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda.
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Ntarama Genocide Memorial Centre is one of six genocide museums in Rwanda. 5,000 people were killed here in a Catholic church. you will be able to see the old church where victims used to pray and know how they got killed in the church. you will be able to see the weapons they used to kill and old clothes of the victims. the guide will take through the whole story of how the Rwanda genocide started, main cause and how it ended.
The Nyamata Genocide Memorial is based around a former church 30 km south of Kigali in Rwanda, which commemorates the Rwandan genocide in 1994. The remains of 50,000 people are buried here. you will be able to see and learn about the history of the area and the old church where victims used to pray and know-how and when they were attacked while hiding in the church.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Although the guide at one of the Genocide Memorials seemed surprised (and a bit frustrated) at conducting the guided tour upon my arrival, Samy, my personal tour guide for the day, provided a wonderful experience: communicating clearly via WhatsApp hours before the event; getting me to the sites on time; and making me feel comfortable in taking my time once at the memorials. The tour is heavy in scope, but Samy is pleasant and professional, adding a layer of warmth by providing information about Rwanda's current politics and affairs, adding a forward, progressive trajectory to the country's tragic past. Much recommended!
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased to hear that Samy provided a professional, supportive, and well-organized experience throughout such an important and emotional tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad the day was both meaningful and comfortable for you.
My mom and I did this tour with Aime. Driving was great. We learned a lot from him. These tours were heavy, but worthwhile. It gives a deeper perspective into Rwanda’s history. My only criticism — there was a bit of confusion at one of the locations. It was unclear whether the company didn’t give good notice or the memorial didn’t staff properly. It worked out in the end, but it would have been disappointing to go all that way and pay such a substantial sum to get turned away. I didn’t push the issue at the time because it was unclear who dropped the ball on this.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you and your mom had a meaningful and informative tour with Aimé, and that the driving and guiding met your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the confusion at one of the memorial sites and appreciate your understanding, as coordination can occasionally vary on-site. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to further improve communication and ensure an even smoother experience for future guests with Wild Hikes Rwanda.
I would definitely recommend Wild Hikes Rwanda. They are always on time and the tour guides are very knowledgeable about different events in the city. My particular experience was a memorable one, and wish all newcomers to take the same trip. Wild Hikes took me on a tour to Ntarama and Nyamata genocide memorial.
Thank you for your kind recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you found our team punctual and knowledgeable, and that your visit to the Ntarama Genocide Memorial and Nyamata Genocide Memorial was a meaningful and memorable experience. We truly appreciate your support of Wild Hikes Rwanda and hope to welcome you again in the future.
We had the most remarkable tour with Wild Hikes Rwanda. Not only everything was perfect, but we felt, in every instance, that our guide truly cared about us, i highly recommend this Tour if you want to know the story of this beautiful country.
