A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From Chitato to Kigali: elegant homes

From Chitato, 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

Chitato and Kigali

Chitato has about 247,000 inhabitants and lies in Lunda Norte Province, Angola. Another city in the same region includes Lucapa.

Getting to Kigali from Chitato

Kigali lies about 1,192 km from Chitato, in a straight line. In Chitato, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.

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

Entry for citizens of Angola

Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Chitato is the rule for citizens of Angola. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. As a member of the African Union, Angola benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the Angolan kwanza (AOA); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once your dates are confirmed.

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

Arrival

Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.

Chitato is about 1,192 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Chitato has about 247,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Chitato is in Lunda Norte Province, Angola.
Lucapa is in the same region as Chitato.
Chitato is one hour behind Kigali.
From Chitato, 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

From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.

“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)

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Chitato?

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

How do citizens of Angola enter Rwanda?

You receive a visa on arrival, free of charge, valid for 90 days.

Which payment methods work from Angola?

USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.

How do we get from the airport to the villa?

With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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.