A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From Lobito to Kigali: secluded homes

From Lobito, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Cairo; your concierge plans the connection. Free 90-day visa on arrival.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour

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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Lobito and Kigali

Lobito, a city of about 393,000 people, lies in Benguela Province, Angola. Close to Lobito, in the same region: Benguela, Baía Farta, Bocoio and Balombo.

Getting to Kigali from Lobito

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,157 km from Lobito. Lobito is one hour behind Kigali.

From Lobito, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of Angola

For visitors setting off from Lobito, the rule that applies is the one for Angola's citizens. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Angola belongs to the African Union. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

Rates are in US dollars rather than the Angolan kwanza (AOA); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.

Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.

Arrival

The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.

Lobito is about 2,157 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Lobito has about 393,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Lobito is in Benguela Province, Angola.
Benguela, Baía Farta, Bocoio and Balombo are in the same region as Lobito.
Lobito is one hour behind Kigali.
From Lobito, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Citizens of Angola get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
The currency of Angola is the Angolan kwanza (AOA).

The villas

The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Which airport should I use to fly from Lobito to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From Lobito, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.

Do citizens of Angola need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Angola receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival.

Can we pay in AOA?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not AOA; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

Is airport pickup available at night?

Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.