Things to see in Rwanda

83 places worth seeing in Rwanda on an illustrated map: Murambi Genocide Memorial, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamata Genocide Memorial, Bisesero Genocide Memorial and Ethnographic Museum, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Murambi Genocide Memorial In 1994, Murambi was the site of a large massacre at a vocational school where several hundred Tutsis were hiding. It was turned into one of
  2. Kigali Genocide Memorial Opened in April 2004 on the 10th anniversary of the genocides. Over 250,000 people are buried here, and there is a truly touching museum. Ki
  3. Nyamata Genocide Memorial A worthwhile complement to the Gisozi Memorial Centre in Kigali. The memorial is in a church where over 10,000 people were killed during the
  4. Bisesero Genocide Memorial Since 2023, it's one of four memorials making up the Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero.
  5. Ethnographic Museum The National Museum is a surprisingly comprehensive and interesting museum. Even travellers knowledgeable about recent Rwandan history will
  6. Kandt House Museum Natural history museum focusing on Rwanda flora and fauna in the former home of a German named Richard Kandt. Also excellent venue from whic
  7. Ntarama Genocide Memorial Also worth visiting. Like the Nyamata memorial, this site was a church before the genocide, and was nationalised to serve as a memorial afte
  8. Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park A 120-ha restored wetland and forest area and an important bird area.
  9. Rwanda Art Museum The abode of the former President Habyarimana, who died in that infamous plane crash of 1994 that sparked the genocide. Guided tours are man
  10. Campaign Against Genocide Museum This museum is a collection of the history of the campaign against genocide in the whole country as a summary. It has a map that indicates t
  11. Inema Art Centre Displays of artwork from around Rwanda.
  12. Mount Sabyinyo Mountain in eastern Africa.
  13. Mount Muhabura Mountain on Rwanda–Uganda border.
  14. Rusumo Falls Waterfall in Kagera river.
  15. Mount Gahinga Mountain.
  16. Lake Burera Lake in Rwanda.
  17. Lake Ihema Lake in Rwanda.
  18. Stade Régional Nyamirambo Building in Rwanda.
  19. Huye Stadium Stadium in Rwanda.
  20. Rwanda Cricket Stadium Cricket ground in Rwanda.
  21. Rwesero Art Museum Art museum in Nyanza, Rwanda.
  22. Sainte-Famille Church Building in Rwanda.
  23. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady Building in Rwanda.
  24. Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Butare Church in Butare, Rwanda.
  25. Rusumo International Bridge Bridge linking Rwanda and Tanzania.
  26. Kings Palace Museum Rukari Museum in Nyanza, Rwanda.
  27. Anti-corruption Monument of Rwanda 12m high monument that was built to recognise Rwanda’s anti-corruption policies by the Qatari government in 2019, during the International A
  28. Ndaba Rock Ndaba rock historically place of Rwanda.
  29. Nyamyumba hot springs Sites on the shores of Lake Kivu, south of Gisenyi.
  30. Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  31. Rebero Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  32. Rusiga Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  33. Cyanika Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  34. Kibungo Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  35. Rubengera Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  36. Museum of Environment Museum in Karongi, Rwanda.
  37. Gisenyi Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  38. Kibuye Genocide Memorial (Gatwaro) Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  39. Memorial of Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  40. Gahanga Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  41. Kabgayi Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  42. Kabuye Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  43. Kaduha Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  44. Kamonyi Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  45. Kibeho Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  46. Kiziguro Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  47. Mutete Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  48. Nyamasheke Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  49. Nyarubuye Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
  50. Nyundo Genocide Memorial Memorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

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