Liberation Museum Mulindi

The Liberation Museum in Mulindi, officially the Campaign Against Genocide Museum, is located within the Parliament building in Kigali but was originally based in Mulindi. It documents the story of the four-year liberation struggle by the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), which began in 1990 and culminated in stopping the genocide in July 1994. The museum showcases the military strategies and decisive battles led by the RPF. It explains how the RPF stopped the genocide when the international community failed to intervene. A notable part of the exhibit is the underground bunker that served as the headquarters for the RPF's political wing. The museum pays tribute to the soldiers who fell in the struggle and the leaders who planned and executed the liberation war.

Nearby cities

Musanze

The main city in the north is the gateway to the famous mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Gicumbi

A high-altitude agricultural center where green tea and high-quality wheat are primarily cultivated.

Kinigi

This base camp for tourists is located right next to the Volcanoes National Park and benefits massively from ecotourism.

Base

Its strategically advantageous location halfway to the north makes this place a popular rest stop for travelers.

Gatuna

The busiest border crossing to Uganda, which handles a large part of the national imports via the Northern Corridor.

Rukozo

A high-altitude agricultural center in Gicumbi, known for extremely steep terraced fields and dense morning fog.

Miyove

A growing settlement in the northern mountains, whose economy is increasingly driven by modern agro-industrial cooperatives.

Burera

The administrative center of a northwestern district, located right next to the spectacular twin lakes and nearby volcanoes.

Rulindo

An emerging community near the capital, whose economy benefits from coffee processing and mining.

Kivuruga

A significant rural commercial center on the north-south transport axis, characterized by agricultural markets.

Gakenke

This mountainous town is famous for its excellent premium coffee, which wins awards worldwide.

Rwaza

An important historical place in the north, looking back on a long mission history and the construction of old churches.

History & landmarks

Sorwathe Tea Factory

One of the oldest and largest tea factories in Rwanda, surrounded by picturesque tea estates, making a major contribution to the agricult…

Ruhengeri Cathedral

The main cathedral of the Diocese of Ruhengeri in the city of Musanze, a major hub for gorilla trekking tourists.

Nature

Akagera River

A significant tributary of the Nile that flows through the Akagera National Park.

Akagera Wetlands

An extensive swamp and wetland area along the Akagera River.

Lake Ihema

The largest lake in Akagera National Park, known for its rich wildlife.

Rurubu River

A significant river that flows through southeastern Rwanda.

More places

Pots of Rubingo

An archaeological site with ancient hollows carved into stone, indicating an early settlement of the region.

Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

A reconstructed village that preserves and showcases traditional Rwandan culture, dances, and lifestyle.

Pfunda Tea Estate

One of the most productive tea factories near Rubavu, exporting premium black tea.

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Akagera Plain

A vast savanna landscape in eastern Rwanda.

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Akagera Hills

Hilly landscape in the west of Akagera National Park.

Bralirwa Brewery Rubavu

Rwanda's largest and oldest commercial brewery, located on the shores of Lake Kivu.

Akagera Savanna

The classic savanna part of the national park with wide grass plains.

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Rubavu Port

Major inland port on Lake Kivu for trade with the Democratic Republic of Congo.