Rwanda has a tragic history. In 1994, there happened genocide that lasted 100 days and 800000 lives were taken in a brutal Tutsi ethnic cleansing. The genocide tore the small nation into pieces but it has managed to rise from the ashes.
No one ever wants to see such days again and the slogan never again can be seen in various places across the country. There are a number of memorial sites across the country, monuments and reminders of those dark days, and of the victims who were killed in those 100 days.
In most cases memorials are not tourist attractions but a message and reminder about what happened to Rwanda's innocent civilians when the world chose not to intervene and help when they saw a people destroying each other.
Some of the memorial sites in Rwanda include: Nyamata church genocide memorial site, Murambi Genocide Memorial Site, Gisenyi genocide Memorial Site, Bisesero Genocide Memorial Site and many others.
Other toursit destinations in Rwanda
Kigali city
Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, is a city that effortlessly blends modernity with tradition, offering travelers a unique and enriching experience.
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Volcanoes national park
Volcanoes national park is probably the most popular park in Rwanda. There are so many things to see and enjoy in this park. You can go gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, volcano climbing, volcano climbing and hiking, birding, nature walks, cave exploration, visiting Diane Fossey's research camp and so much more.
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Akagera national park
Akagera National Park offers thrilling Big five safaris which expands your luck to spotting leopards search for black rhinos, savanna elephants and lions. The national park is home to over 500 species of birds, making it a top destination for birding tours in Rwanda.
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Kigali international Airport
Kigali International Airport (IATA: KGL, ICAO: HRYR), formerly known as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport, sometimes referred to as Kanombe International Airport, is the main airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. It is located in the suburb of Kanombe, approximately 10 kilometers east of the city center.
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Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu in Rwanda is a perfect place to relax after days of Rwanda safari activities, such as hiking, gorilla trekking, biking the Nile Congo trail, or exploring the Nyungwe forest, you will certainly need a good place to chill, relax, and come down before your long flight back home.
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Nyungwe forest national park
One of the wondrous sights in the land of a thousand hills is the Nyungwe forest. National park, It covers a wide area of over 1000 sq. Km in Rwanda extends to Burundi where it's called Kibira national park. Nyungwe forest receives about 200mm of rain annually and is Rwanda's largest water catchment belt
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The Diana Fossey tomb
Back in time, Dian Fossey established this Karisoke scientific center in the area just between 2 volcanoes of Mount Bisoke and Mount Karisimbi from which its name Karisoke was derived.
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Lake Ihema
his article explores the natural beauty, activities, and wildlife around Lake Ihema, as well as the role Musana Tours and Travel can play in ensuring a memorable experience.
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