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Mbyo Reconciliation Village Tour

Bugesera, Rwanda
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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, French

Overview

Rwanda experienced one of the worst periods in Human History in the 20th century; the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. However, in one of the most remarkable turnarounds ever witnessed, the country was able to stop the Genocide, reconciled, recovered and paved way to sustainable peace and development.

Highlights

  • Learn about the History of Genocide in the Bugesera region before and during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda
  • Visit of Ntarama Genocide Museum
  • Visit the Mbyo Reconciliation Village; to experience how a cross section of local communities managed to reconcile and live together in the same village
  • Community interaction and get together

Itinerary

Meet and greet with our driver and guide at your residence hotel ahead of your immersive day experience to Bugesera region; in the South East of the capital Kigali. After a short briefing, drive for about less an hour to the famed Ntarama Genocide Memorial. At this former Catholic Church, approximately 5000 victims perished in and out of the church; converted into a Genocide Memorial since April 1995. You’ll be toured different sections of the church and its compound along the local onsite facilitator. Later, proceed to the Reconciliation village to witness first-hand how Genocide survivors, Genocide perpetrators and returnees live side by side, in the same village. You will hear their touching stories, ask questions and interact with them. End your day with a get together party, sharing a drink and snack with your host community. By leaving this village, you’ll have attested that keeping aside hatred and divisionism and rather promoting peace, unity and reconciliation is well possible in a post-conflict nation. When this excursion is concluded, return to Kigali. Drop-off to your residence. END OF THE TOUR!

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Activity fees
  • Local English-speaking facilitator
  • Ntarama Genocide Memorial donation fees (5% proceeds from this trip)
  • Reconciliation Village Support fees (5% proceeds from this trip)
  • Private transportation, with driver and fuel
  • Free mineral drinking water in the vehicle
  • Local taxes and handling charges
  • Items of personal nature
  • Other meals and drinks; not mentioned above
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel and health insurance fees.

Tour Length

Full day (7+ hours)

Tour's Location

Bugesera, Rwanda
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Ikaze Rwanda Tours

Member Since 2023