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Travelling from the Bahamas: upscale residences in Kigali

For travellers from the Bahamas, upscale residences of your own in Kigali: gated, private and looked after by a house manager and a concierge.

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

Getting to Kigali from the Bahamas

The straight-line distance between Nassau and Kigali is about 11,850 km. Nassau changes its clocks: seven hours behind Kigali in January, six hours behind Kigali in July.

From the Bahamas, fly British Airways to London (LHR), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

Departures from the Bahamas are possible from Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) and San Salvador International Airport (ZSA).

Guests travelling from Freeport and Marsh Harbour get the same welcome: a pickup at any hour and the villa ready.

Entry for citizens of the Bahamas

As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. The Bahamas is a member of the Commonwealth. 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

At home you pay in the Bahamian dollar (BSD); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies.

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.

  • Nassau is about 11,850 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • The Bahamas has 6 international airports.
  • Nassau is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of the Bahamas get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of the Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar (BSD).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.

Sofas arranged around a low table in the living room, in warm light. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The pool and its covered lounge beneath a blue sky. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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Red daybeds beside the pool, at dusk. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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A lounge chair on the balcony at night, with the city lights below. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“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)

Is a visa required from the Bahamas?

The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through the Bahamas's membership of the Commonwealth.

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from the Bahamas?

We do not list a direct flight from the Bahamas. From the Bahamas, fly British Airways to London (LHR), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

What is the time difference between the Bahamas and Kigali?

Nassau is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.

Which payment methods work from the Bahamas?

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 Kigali airport to the villa?

By private pickup, arranged by the concierge for your flight; the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes away.

Will anyone else be staying at the villa?

No one else stays there: every villa is booked whole, to one group at a time, behind its own gate.

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.

Villas and features for travellers from Bahamas

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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