Connecting Cultures, Creating Memories
Founded on the belief that authentic travel changes lives—for travelers and communities alike.
Who We Are
We are passionate travel experts.
Shema Travel offers experience in romance travel, Wedding destination in Rwanda and Africa, often associated with MarryAfrica.com
We also offering stays and tours including periods of immersion in villages in beautiful natural environments.
These villages are chosen for their dynamism, their cultural vitality and the involvement of the inhabitants.
Simple and precious moments of sharing daily life and traditions allow an enriched vision of the country and give time for exchange with the locals.
VALUES
Authenticity
Real experiences, not staged shows
Community
Empowering locals and giving back
Sustainability
Eco-tourism that protects culture
Excellence
Expertly curated unforgettable trips
Our Mission:
To showcase the Rwanda that emerged after 1994, a nation of resilience, beauty, and opportunity. We reveal the unforgettable beauty of Rwanda and its people while creating opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange.
Our Approach:
We work directly with local communities to co-create your experience. Host families and cultural experts aren't just service providers—they're your guides, teachers, and friends. Every journey is designed to be as enriching for locals as it is for travelers.
About The Founder
Kim Marie Claire
UMUTESI
A Global Citizen, storyteller, Rwandan origin, passionate about Leadership, Tourism and Travel on a mission to encourage people to visit Africa but the most her motherland Rwanda, a place most people know only about Genocide that happened in 1994.
Kim survived Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. She lost many members of her family, including her parents , brothers, as well as uncles and aunts.
Kim is the Ambassador of Africa Tourism Association based in New York City and promoting African tourism to the world.
Kim is an Alumna of Miracle Corners of the World in New York City, She is also an active member and Ambassador of Confluences-Rwanda, a French association helping Rwandan children in education.
Kim has a strong background in Tourism and Applied foreign languages.
She speaks English, French, average Italian, Kinyarwanda, swahili and Kirundi. Kim traveled in 30 african countries, USA, India and Europe.
She has come to understand Africa and how people travel but also work with the local community to empower and bring out the true experience of her culture, heritage, people, and country.
Kim is the Founder Experiential Travel Coordinator of SHEMA TRAVEL which connects Guests from France/Europe and around the world on unforgettable, immersive, and transformative experiences, curated and led by locals.
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
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