Kibeho, Rwanda: Join our 2-Day Pilgrimage for Our Lady of Kibeho Solemnity on November 28, 2025
2025
Pilgrims do not need an accompanying priest
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Our pilgrimage proposals are fully customizable
An overview of the pilgrimage
At Kibeho, the Virgin Mary, "Mother of the Word", is Heaven's voice on Rwandan soil. But her message is not only for the Rwandan people, but rather to all humanity. During the Marian solemnities, over 60 thousand Christians, worshippers and local visitors gather at Kibeho for the Marian solemnity day, mainly from Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania. Religious tourists and pilgrims flock here from all over the world, including America, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Italy, India and elsewhere to listen to the Mother of the Word.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Multi-destination stay, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Mai, Août, Novembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car, Tourism bus.
ATTRACTIVE SAFARIS
From 210€ à 415€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Kibeho, Rwanda: Join our 2-Day Pilgrimage for Our Lady of Kibeho Solemnity on November 28, 2025 - 2 days
Thursday, November 27, 2025: Vigil Mass for the 44th anniversary of Our Lady of Kibeho
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Steps: Kigali
At 7 a.m., your professional driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport. He'll be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign marked "ATTRACTIVE SAFARIS". After welcoming you and explaining the program of your pilgrimage, he will take you directly to Kibeho.
After lunch, subject to confirmation, you'll meet and chat with the shrine's rector or visionary (Nathalie Mukamazimpaka).
Then get ready to take part in the solemn vigil on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary in Kibeho.
4.30pm: Vigil mass at the apparition site in Kibeho.
6:00 pm: Torchlight procession with the statue of Our Lady of Kibeho.
8:00 pm: Conference - Sacrament of reconciliation - Rosary - Marian prayer vigil.
Return to the hotel for dinner (9:00 pm).
Main destination: Kibeho
accommodation: Hotel Regina Pacis or similar
religious accommodation in Kibeho
meals: Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included)
Drinks: Mineral water or soft drinks
Friday, November 28, 2025: Solemn Mass for the 44th anniversary of Our Lady of Kibeho
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Steps: Kigali
After breakfast, exploration and prayers in different places of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Kibeho (place of the apparitions, the chapel of the apparitions, the Chapel of Adoration, the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows).
9:00 a.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation10
:00 a.m..: Rosary of the Seven Sorrows11
:00 a.m.: Solemn Mass on the esplanade of the ShrineAfter
Mass, lunch at your accommodationAfter
lunch, visit CANA: Marian Formation Center of the Marian Fathers in Kibeho-Nyarushishi, 2 km from Kibeho Sanctuary, and pray while contemplating the statue of Divine Mercy. Since 2004, a giant bronze statue of the Merciful Jesus, weighing 2 tons and measuring 16 feet high, has been located in Nyarushishi at the Marian Formation Center of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. This statue has a wonderful story to discover. Since then, a visit to Nyarushishi has become a must for pilgrims coming to Kibeho.
Then, head back to Kigali.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: No accommodation (end of the pilgrimage)
Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinks: Mineral water or soft drinks
End of Safari
