THEME: “Walking with Mary Mother of Sorrows, Towards Peace and Renewal.”
COST: Ksh 65,000
DURATION: 5 Days 4 Nights
COST ALL INCLUSIVE:
WHY VISIT KIBEHO SHRINES – RWANDA
Kibeho is one of the most significant spiritual destinations in Africa and the world. It attracts thousands of pilgrims every year because of its deep religious and historical importance. Here’s why it’s worth visiting:
✨ 1. Marian Apparitions (Our Lady of Kibeho)
Kibeho is the only place in Africa officially recognized by the Catholic Church for Marian apparitions. Between 1981 and 1989, several students reported visions of the Virgin Mary, delivering messages of peace, repentance, and prayer.
🕊 2. A Place of Healing & Spiritual Renewal
Many visitors report moments of peace, healing and spiritual transformation. The environment encourages reflection, prayer and reconnecting with faith.
🕍 3. The Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows
Kibeho’s shrine is a major attraction with beautiful architecture, prayer gardens, and sites where the apparitions took place. It is a powerful place for worship and meditation.
🌍 4. A Global Pilgrimage Site
Pilgrims from all countries visit every year, making it a place to meet people of diverse cultures united in faith.
🕯 5. Peaceful and Beautiful Environment
Set in the hills of southern Rwanda, Kibeho offers stunning scenery, fresh air, and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for quiet reflection and prayer.
📖 6. Deep Historical Lessons
The apparition messages predicted future suffering in Rwanda if people did not turn back to God—something linked to events leading to the 1994 genocide. Visiting Kibeho connects faith with important historical reflection.
🎒 7. Meaningful Pilgrimage Experience
Whether you’re traveling as an individual, family, or church group, the journey offers spiritual growth, community bonding, and unforgettable memories.