Kigali Genocide Memorial, Northern Province Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the Northern Province, head south on the RN1 highway towards Kigali. Continue on RN1 for approximately 80 kilometers, passing through towns like Musanze and Ruhengeri. As you approach Kigali, follow the signs for the city center. Once in Kigali, look for the signs leading to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which is located on KG 14 Ave. The memorial is situated in the Kumukenke borough. There is a parking area available near the memorial, but be prepared for potential parking fees.

• Public Bus

  To reach the Kigali Genocide Memorial by public transport, take a bus from any major bus station in Northern Province, such as the Musanze Bus Station. Board a bus heading to Kigali; the journey will take approximately 2 to 3 hours depending on traffic. Upon arriving at the Nyabugogo Bus Terminal in Kigali, you can take a moto-taxi (motorcycle taxi) or a regular taxi to the memorial. The moto-taxi ride will cost around 2,000-3,000 Rwandan Francs, while a taxi may cost a bit more. Make sure to tell the driver you want to go to KG 14 Ave.

• Shared Taxi (Taxi-Brousse)

  Another option is to take a shared taxi (taxi-brousse) from Northern Province to Kigali. These can be found at designated taxi-brousse stops in towns like Musanze. The ride to Kigali will take about 2-3 hours. Once you arrive in Kigali, get off at the Nyabugogo Bus Terminal. From there, you can take a moto-taxi for about 2,000-3,000 Rwandan Francs to the Kigali Genocide Memorial located on KG 14 Ave.