6 Days Kibeho Visit And Kigali City Tour Experience

Kibeho is a parish in the Gikongoro diocese, established in 1934 and named after Mary, Mother of God. Nowadays, Kibeho is famous for being a site where people believe apparitions of Mary have appeared, drawing many pilgrims to visit.

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver guide. They will take you to your hotel in Kigali for an overnight stay and dinner.

Overnight Hotel 2000

Meals Dinner

Day 2: Depart for Kibeho

In the morning, after breakfast, we will leave for Kibeho. Kibeho is a village in Rwanda known for the Virgin Mary’s appearance to three young girls. She appeared with the name “Nyina wa Jambo,” which means “Mother of the World.”

We will stop for lunch in Butare, then visit the Kibeho Church and the shrine of “Our Lady of Kibeho.” After this, we will go to Nyarushishi Hill to see the Divine Mercy Statue, a magnificent statue of Christ.

The statue’s history began in February 2000 in Chicago, USA. It was brought to Rwanda in August 2004, where it has stayed since then. We will spend the night at Regina Pacis, a place run by the Benebikira Sisters. They will be happy to share their stories with you.

One of the girls who saw the Virgin Mary, Nathalie Mukamazimpaka, is still alive. You can see her in the Shrine, either in the Apparition Room or on the Shrine’s grounds. Every year, tens of thousands of pilgrims visit Kibeho seeking blessings.

Overnight Regina Pacis

Meals Breakfast

Day 3: Depart for Kibeho

In the morning, after breakfast, we will again depart for Kibeho, the village famous for the Virgin Mary’s appearance. We will have lunch in Butare and then visit the Kibeho Church and the shrine of “Our Lady of Kibeho.” We will also visit the Divine Mercy Statue on Nyarushishi Hill.

The statue has an interesting history. It began in Chicago, USA, in February 2000 and was brought to Rwanda in August 2004. We will stay overnight at Regina Pacis, run by the Benebikira Sisters, who will share their stories with us.

Nathalie Mukamazimpaka, one of the girls who saw the Virgin Mary, is still alive. You can see her in the Apparition Room or on the Shrine’s grounds. Many pilgrims come to Kibeho each year seeking blessings.

Overnight Regina Pacis

Meals Breakfast

Day 4: Kigali City Tour Including Nyamata and Ntarama Memorial Churches

After breakfast, we will start our tour with the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum. This museum was created by Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The memorial is very moving, educational, and inspiring. It helps visitors understand the cause, tragedy, and rebuilding after the genocide.

The memorial offers a tour that is transparent and educational. It is very somber and humbling, especially when guests realize that over 250,000 deceased are buried at the memorial site. Later, we will visit the Kigali market and other attractions in Kigali.

Overnight Hotel 2000

Meals Breakfast

Day 5: Kigali City Tour Including Nyamata and Ntarama Memorial Churches

After breakfast, we will again visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum. This museum, created by the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust, is very moving and educational. It explains the cause, tragedy, and successful rebuilding after the genocide.

The memorial’s tour is transparent and educational, but also somber and humbling, especially when visitors realize that over 250,000 people are buried at the site. Later, we will visit the Kigali market and other attractions in the city.

Overnight Hotel 2000

Meals Breakfast

Day 6: Transfer to Kigali International Airport

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we will drive back to Kigali International Airport for your flight back home.