A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From Lunda Sul Province to Kigali: sophisticated retreats

From Lunda Sul Province, 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

Lunda Sul Province and Kigali

Lunda Sul Province lies in Angola, and Saurimo, with about 393,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Lunda Sul Province

We measure from Saurimo, the largest city of Lunda Sul Province.

Saurimo and Kigali are about 1,370 km apart in a straight line. In Saurimo, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.

From Saurimo, 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 Lunda Sul Province is the rule for citizens of Angola. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Membership: the African Union. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

You will be travelling from the Angolan kwanza (AOA) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.

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

Arrival

From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.

Lunda Sul Province lies in Angola.
Saurimo is a city of Lunda Sul Province.
Saurimo, the largest city of Lunda Sul Province, has about 393,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Saurimo is about 1,370 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Saurimo is one hour behind Kigali.
From Saurimo, 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 Lunda Sul Province?

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

What are the entry rules for travellers from Angola?

No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of Angola.

Can we pay for the villa from Angola?

Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once 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.