2 Day Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Kibeho 45th Anniversary Solemnity

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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
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Overview

Join a spiritual journey to Kibeho, Rwanda, for a memorable 2-day pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Kibeho. This special journey starts on August 14, 2026, allows you to connect with fellow pilgrims and immerse yourself in the profound history and significance of the site. Engage in prayer, reflection, and community as you visit sacred spaces and participate in solemn ceremonies.

- Experience the rich spiritual atmosphere of Kibeho during the the vigil mass of solemnity
- Participate in meaningful prayers and reflections with fellow attendees during solemnity mass
- Immerse in the spiritual message of Our Lady of Kibeho
- Our dedicated guides and staff will organize everything so that pilgrims can remain in a state of prayer without any distractions.

What's included

  • Accommodation (sharing)
  • Mineral water
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Transport (2 days)
  • English or French Speaking Professional Driver guide
  • Air ticket fees, Visa fees, and Travel Insurance
  • Tips
  • Other personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Friday, August 14, 2026: Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of the Assumption
  1. Kibeho
    8h
    At 7 a.m., your professional driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel or at the airport. He will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign marked “ATTRACTIVE SAFARIS.” After greeting you and presenting the program for your pilgrimage, he will drive you straight to Kibeho.

    After lunch, pending confirmation, meet and speak with the Father Shrine Rector or with the visionary (Nathalie Mukamazimpaka).
    Then, be ready to participate in the solemn vigil on the occasion of the solemnity of the Virgin Mary in Kibeho.
    4:30 p.m.: Vigil masses of the Solemnity of Marian Feast
    6:00 p.m.: Candles procession with the statue of Our Lady of Kibeho.
    8:00 p.m.: Guest lecture - Sacrament of Reconciliation - Rosary - Marian vigil of prayer
    Then, return to the hotel for dinner (9:00 p.m.)

    Main Destination: Kibeho

    Accommodation: Regina Pacis Hotel or similar
    Religious accommodation located in Kibeho

    Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
    Drinks: Mineral water
Day 2: Saturday, August 15, 2026: Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  1. 8h
    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 Reconciliation
    10:00 a.m.: Meditation of the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows
    11:00 a.m.: Solemn Mass on the esplanade of the Shrine

    After Mass, lunch at your accommodation.
    After 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting in the parking lot, at 07:00 - 07:30 A.M

End point

Meeting in the parking lot, at 07:00 - 07:30 A.M

Pickup details

At 7 a.m., your professional driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel or at the airport. He will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign marked ‘ATTRACTIVE SAFARIS’. After greeting you and presenting the program for your pilgrimage, he will drive you directly to Kibeho.

Other options for accommodation include Blue Veil Villa Hotel Kibeho, Kibeho Hotel, etc.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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