Lucapa and Kigali
Lucapa is a city of about 110,000 people in Lunda Norte Province, Angola. Close to Lucapa, in the same region: Chitato.
Private villas · Kigali
Boutique houses in Kigali for travellers from Lucapa
From Lucapa, 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Lucapa
About 1,257 km separate Lucapa from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Lucapa is one hour behind Kigali.
From Lucapa, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Angola
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Lucapa, citizens of Angola follow this one. 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Angolan kwanza (AOA) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Lucapa is about 1,257 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lucapa has about 110,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lucapa is in Lunda Norte Province, Angola.
- Chitato is in the same region as Lucapa.
- Lucapa is one hour behind Kigali.
- From Lucapa, 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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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 Lucapa to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Lucapa, 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.
How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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