Top Things to do in Rwanda
6 Historic Sites in Rwanda That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Rwanda, Rwanda including The Royal Palace, Ntarama Church, Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa, Bisesero Genocide Memorial, Mwima Mausoleum.
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1. The Royal Palace
2. Ntarama Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
This site of the April 1994 massacre has been declared a genocide memorial. It remains a solemn tribute to those who were slain, the bones and belongings of the dead still lying among the aisles and the altar.
Reviewed By TimKNottingham
Our guide gave a gentle and thoughtful tour of this site of a former church and ancillary buildings where hundreds of men, women and children were slaughtered during the 1994 genocide. Truly horrendous acts of needless violence happened here, but visiting is an essential part of paying respect.
3. Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By C001 - Lincoln, United States
I cannot believe my travel agent didn’t put this on my travel agenda. It was a last minute, this place has good reviews, I should check it out. Oh my this is a MUST DO!!!! I learned so much and was entertained and why does everyone is Rwanda treat visitors like a cross between the Queen of England and Beyoncé. I felt so welcome every single place I went. I was there during Covid and the covid protocols might be a hassle but it was so incredibly safe and comfortable there and people compiled and I never felt one second unsafe but some of the activities are modified. Even with the modified activities here, no banana beer tasting, it was SO MUCH FUN and educational. I would have missed out on so much history and understanding of Rwanda itself and their conservation efforts if I had not made this visit. Highest recommendation. Ask you travel agent to include it!!!!!
4. The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa
5. Bisesero Genocide Memorial
6. Mwima Mausoleum
Mwima is the last resting place for two Rwandan Kings and one queen. Mwima was selected mainly because Rudahigwa himself had chosen the site to be the mausoleum for his father the King Yuhi V Musinga, and for himself. The King Mutara III Rudahigwa is buried in the middle, on the right is the tomb of the Queen Rosalie Gicanda, and on the left is the tomb of the King Kigeri V Ndahindurwa.
