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Private villas · Kigali

From Aruba to Kigali: boutique private villas

Coming to Kigali from Aruba? Boutique private villas, booked whole to one group at a time, and a concierge who looks after the arrival.

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

Getting to Kigali from Aruba

Kigali lies about 11,149 km from Oranjestad, in a straight line. In Oranjestad, the time is six hours behind Kigali's.

From Aruba, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

Departures from Aruba leave from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA).

Entry for citizens of Aruba

Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the Aruban florin (AWG); 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

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

  • Oranjestad is about 11,149 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Aruba has 1 international airport.
  • Oranjestad is six hours behind Kigali.
  • Citizens of Aruba can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
  • The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
  • The currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin (AWG).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour
“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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

How do citizens of Aruba enter Rwanda?

Citizens of Aruba get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple entry.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Aruba?

We do not list a direct flight from Aruba. From Aruba, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

Will I need to change my watch from Aruba?

Oranjestad is six hours behind Kigali.

Can we pay in AWG?

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

Our flight from Aruba lands late. Is pickup possible?

Yes, at any hour. Send the flight number to the concierge once it is booked.

Is the whole villa ours?

Yes. The villa is booked to your group alone for the stay, with a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.

How large a group can you host?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.

Where the facts come from

migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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