Sanctuary of Our Lady of Kibeho
The main church of Kibeho and the heart of any pilgrimage. Come for Mass, then stay a while for quiet prayer on the grounds.
Book a Guided Visit to Kibeho
Choose a pilgrimage, a history visit or an investment guiding day. Prices depend on group size, and our team can help with transport, timing and accommodation.
Spiritual Pilgrimages
10 Activities
Time to pray at the holy places in and around Kibeho, at your own pace. Choose what matters to you, and we plan the day around your prayer.
1 - 5 People$100
6 - 10 People$180
10+ People$250
History of the Apparitions
3 Activities
The story of the three schoolgirls who reported seeing the Virgin Mary from 1981, what they said she asked of the world, and how the Church approved it in 2001.
1 - 5 People$120
6 - 10 People$200
10+ People$280
History of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Kibeho
2 Activities
A careful visit to the places in Kibeho where people were killed in 1994, to remember them and understand what happened here.
1 - 5 People$0
6 - 10 People$0
10+ People$0
Investment
5 Activities
A guided day for people looking at business in Kibeho: places to stay, services for pilgrims, farming and local enterprises, explained by people who live here.
Guidings$300
2026Catholic Holy Days and Feast Days
January
- Jan 1 - Mary, Mother of God
- Jan 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
- Jan 11 - The Baptism of the Lord
- Jan 12 - Monday after Baptism of the Lord
- Jan 25 - Conversion of St. Paul
- Jan 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas
February
- Feb 2 - Presentation of the Lord
- Feb 17 - Shrove Tuesday
- Feb 18 - Ash Wednesday
- Feb 22 - Chair of St. Peter
March
- Mar 15 - Laetare Sunday
- Mar 19 - St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary
- Mar 25 - The Annunciation of the Lord
- Mar 29 - Palm Sunday
April
- Apr 1 - Spy Wednesday
- Apr 2 - Holy Thursday
- Apr 3 - Good Friday
- Apr 4 - Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil)
- Apr 5 - Easter Sunday
- Apr 12 - Divine Mercy Sunday
- Apr 25 - St. Mark, Evangelist
May
- May 1 - St. Joseph the Worker
- May 3 - Sts. Philip and James, Apostles
- May 14 - Ascension of Jesus
- May 24 - Pentecost Sunday
- May 25 - Monday after Pentecost
- May 31 - The Most Holy Trinity
June
- June 4 - Corpus Christi Solemnity
- June 12 - Sacred Heart of Jesus
- June 13 - The Immaculate Heart of Mary
- June 24 - Nativity of St. John the Baptist
- June 29 - Saints Peter and Paul
July
- July 3 - St. Thomas, Apostle
- July 25 - St. James, Apostle
August
- Aug 6 - The Transfiguration of the Lord
- Aug 10 - St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
- Aug 15 - Assumption of Mary
- Aug 24 - St. Bartholomew, Apostle
- Aug 29 - Passion of St. John the Baptist
September
- Sept 8 - Nativity of the BVM
- Sept 14 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross
- Sept 21 - St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
- Sept 29 - Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael
October
- Oct 18 - St. Luke, Evangelist
- Oct 28 - Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles
November
- Nov 1 - All Saints' Day
- Nov 2 - All Souls' Day
- Nov 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
- Nov 18 - Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul
- Nov 22 - Christ the King
- Nov 23 - Monday after Christ the King
- Nov 29 - First Sunday of Advent
- Nov 30 - St. Andrew, Apostle
December
- Dec 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
- Dec 8 - Immaculate Conception
- Dec 13 - Gaudete Sunday
- Dec 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
- Dec 25 - Christmas
- Dec 26 - St. Stephen, First Martyr
- Dec 27 - St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
- Dec 28 - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
- Dec 30 - The Holy Family
Spiritual Pilgrimages
Kibeho is a place to pray, not to rush. A pilgrimage here usually means Mass at the sanctuary, the Way of the Cross, water from the spring and long quiet hours. Plan a Kibeho pilgrimage →
2Chapel of Apparitions
A small chapel near the old school grounds where the apparitions were reported. People pray here in silence, so please speak softly.
3History of Kibeho Apparitions
We tell the story plainly: who the visionaries were, what they reported, and how the Church studied it for years before approving it in 2001.
4Meeting Anathalie Mukamazimpaka
Anathalie Mukamazimpaka, one of the three visionaries recognised in 2001, sometimes receives pilgrims. It is never guaranteed, so tell us early and we will ask for you.
5Personal Prayer & Eucharistic Adoration
Time for your own prayer, intentions and thanksgiving before the Blessed Sacrament. Nothing is rushed here.
6Bible Center
Displays that walk through the stories of the Bible. A good stop for families and groups between times of prayer.
7The Holy Water Source
The path down to the spring can be steep and slippery after rain. Bring a clean bottle with a lid if you want to take water home.
8The Way of the Cross at Sinai Hill
The Stations climb Sinai Hill on a dirt and gravel path. Go early, before the midday sun, and take your time at each one.
9The Way of the Rosary of Seven Sorrows
Pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows along the devotional path. If you have never prayed it before, your guide can lead it.
10Jesus of Mercy at Nyarushishi
A short drive from the sanctuary, a quieter place devoted to Jesus of Mercy, for prayer on mercy, forgiveness and reconciliation.
Kibeho Apparitions
In 1981 three schoolgirls in Kibeho said the Virgin Mary spoke to them. The Church later approved their apparitions, and their story still brings people here to pray. Read the full story of the apparitions →
1The Visionaries of Kibeho
Alphonsine Mumureke, Anathalie Mukamazimpaka and Marie Claire Mukangango were students at Kibeho College when they reported seeing the Virgin Mary. The Church approved their apparitions, which took place between 1981 and 1989.
2Apparition Chapel
The chapel stands where the visionaries reported seeing Mary. Pilgrims gather here for the Rosary and for quiet prayer.
3The Messages of Kibeho
Learn what the visionaries reported Mary asked of the world: sincere conversion, daily prayer (especially the Rosary) and reconciliation, along with warnings about the suffering to come.
Genocide against the Tutsi
Kibeho suffered terribly during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We guide memorial visits with care, for remembrance and understanding. About our memorial visits →
1Kibeho Memorial Site
The memorial honours the thousands of people killed in Kibeho during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. It is a place of mourning and of learning, and visits are quiet and respectful.
2Survivor Testimonies
Where survivors choose to share their story, visitors may hear first-hand how people in Kibeho lived through 1994 and how families rebuilt afterwards. These meetings are arranged with care and are never guaranteed.
Investment
Pilgrims come to Kibeho all year, and many of the services they need are still small. We help investors see the town as it really is. Investment in Kibeho →
1Pilgrim Accommodations
Pilgrims need places to stay close to the sanctuary, from simple guesthouses to retreat centres. We can show you what exists today and talk through what is still missing.
2Tea Processing Factory
Explore opportunities connected with tea production and local agriculture in the wider Nyaruguru area. Any investment decision should be based on current local conditions and independently verified business information.
3Integrated Tourism
Farm visits and cultural activities can sit alongside a pilgrimage. What is available changes, so we confirm details before anything is planned.
4Community Enterprises
Restaurants, transport, guide cooperatives and craft workshops all depend on visitors, and money spent here supports local families.
5Specialized Tourism Services
Pilgrimage packages, retreats and study visits. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tell you honestly what is possible.
About Us
Kibeho Tour Guides was started by local people with deep ties to Kibeho. We guide pilgrims to the sanctuary, lead careful visits on the history of 1994, and help visitors and investors understand the town. Our guides speak several languages and live here, so they know the place as neighbours, not only as guides. Read more about our team.
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Contact Us
Write or call us about dates, prices, group bookings or anything you want to ask before you travel. Someone from our team in Kibeho will reply.