Major city · Rwanda
Nyamata
Spend a half‑day at the Nyamata Genocide Memorial and stay one night in a local guesthouse; longer stays only if you want to explore surrounding farms.
Nyamata is a small town in Rwanda's Eastern Province, about 39 km south of Kigali. Its main attraction is the Nyamata Genocide Memorial, a free site that takes 1–2 hours to tour. Accommodation ranges from basic guesthouses to modest hotels, making a single overnight stay sufficient for most visitors.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RWF
- Best months
- Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season)
- avoid Mar–May (rainier)
- Airport
- KGL
- Nights
- 1
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- East Africa ↗Price park, reserve and permit fees before comparing lodges: they are charged per person per day, often with VAT, and are fixed whatever bed you choose.
- Rwanda ↗Rwanda issues visas on arrival to all nationalities; check on the Directorate General of Immigration site whether your passport is fee-exempt, and use the official Irembo portal for any online application.
- Rwanda ↗Book a travel-clinic visit several weeks ahead; ask about malaria prevention and carry a yellow fever certificate if you come from or connect through a risk country.
- Rwanda ↗Plastic carrier bags are banned and can be confiscated on arrival; pack in fabric or paper.
- Rwanda ↗On the last Saturday morning of each month (Umuganda community work), many businesses close and traffic is restricted; plan transfers around it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nyamata112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nyamata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Rwandan franc (RWF), about 1,400–1,500 per US$ in 2026 — check.Rwanda-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN and Airtel SIMs at Kigali airport and in town with passport registration.Rwanda-wide
- Tap waterNot recommended from the tap; bottled and filtered water everywhere.Rwanda-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Optional; 5–10% in Kigali.Rwanda-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Rwanda-wide
- SafetyNyamata is generally safe for day visitors; stay aware of traffic and keep valuables secure, especially on boda‑boda rides.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; basic toilets at trailheads.Rwanda-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 912 ambulance · 113 Traffic police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysUmuganda (last Saturday morning) and Kwibuka week change opening times.Rwanda-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKGL Kigali International Airport (about 45 min by taxi).
- Getting aroundTaxis from Kigali take about 45 min; local boda‑boda motorcycles are common for short trips within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)RWF 500–800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city ride, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city ride, 3.1 mi (5 km))RWF 2,000–3,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personRWF 4,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomRWF 18,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomRWF 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RWF 8,000 · Mid RWF 12,000 · High RWF 20,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KGL Kigali International Airport (about 45 min by taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nyamata: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis from Kigali take about 45 min; local boda‑boda motorcycles are common for short trips within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ntarama Genocide Memorial
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Taxi north, about 20 min from Nyamata memorial
Free entry; same donation model as Nyamata.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Guesthouse Nyamata
Basic rooms, private bathroom, Wi‑Fi; good for budget travelers.
Hotel Horizon
Mid‑range hotel with restaurant and pool.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RWF 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- RWF 12,000–20,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × RWF 4,000 | RWF 4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RWF 8,000 | RWF 8,000 |
| Taxi Kigali → Nyamata (round trip)1 × RWF 15,000 · check | RWF 15,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × RWF 2,500 · check | RWF 2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RWF 2,950 |
| Trip total≈ RWF 32,450 per person per day, bed included | RWF 32,450 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | RWF 500–800 |
| Rwandan brochette (skewer) | RWF 1,000–1,500 |
| Taxi (city ride, 5 km) | RWF 2,000–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be bumpy; allow extra travel time after rain.
- Donations are encouraged at the memorial but not required.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 912
- Traffic police
- 113
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My bed tonight
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Kugira aho hage, nyabunekaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance912
Embassy
US consulate in Kigali; other embassies in Kigali.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kigali → Nyamata taxi: about RWF 15,000, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Mbabarira — Excuse me / Sorry (mbah-be-ree-rah)
- Murakoze — Thank you (moo-rah-ko-zeh)
- Ni angahe? — How much is it? (nee ahn-gah-heh)
- Aho ubwiherero buri? — Where is the toilet? (ah-hoh oo-bwee-heh-reh-roh boo-ree)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nyamata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season) · avoid Mar–May (rainier) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a visit to Kigali (1 hour north) for museums and markets.
- Combine with a night in Butare for cultural sites.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Nyamata
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nyamata, revision 5040868 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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