Bisesero Genocide Memorial Centre

Bisesero Genocide Memorial Centre is a museum located in the Karongi District that documents what happened in 1994. The site features exhibits, sculptures, and educational displays arranged across three hills, connected by stone pathways that guide visitors through the grounds.

The hills became the site of one of the most significant resistance efforts in 1994. Thousands of people found refuge in the area and organized defense from the high ground.

The memorial takes its name from the hills where people sought shelter during the violence. Today, visitors can see how the landscape itself has become part of how communities remember and honor those who were affected.

Visitors can explore the grounds independently or join guided tours available in multiple languages. The hilly terrain requires proper footwear and patience for walking, especially when weather makes the stone paths slippery.

The site witnessed an organized defense effort where residents used stone barriers and controlled the high ground against overwhelming odds. This form of improvised resistance from a civilian population is a striking aspect of the history that often goes unnoticed by visitors.

Location: Karongi District

Inception: June 1, 1994

Part of: Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero

GPS coordinates: -2.17900,29.33800

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01