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Travelling from Belgium: private residences in Kigali

For travellers from Belgium, private 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
At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Belgium

Brussels and Kigali are about 6,357 km apart in a straight line. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Brussels is one hour behind Kigali, in July on the same time as Kigali.

Kigali is a direct flight away from Belgium. Brussels Airlines connects Brussels (BRU) with Kigali, non-stop.

Belgium has four international airports, including Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST).

From Antwerp, Gent, Charleroi or anywhere else in Belgium, one message to the concierge starts the plan.

Entry for citizens of Belgium

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. Belgium's memberships include La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the euro (EUR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted.

Payment details come only from the concierge, after your dates are confirmed.

According to UN DESA's 2024 migrant stock figures, Belgium has a Rwandan community of about 15,000 people.

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.

  • Brussels is about 6,357 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Direct flights from Belgium to Kigali leave from Brussels (BRU) with Brussels Airlines.
  • Belgium has 4 international airports.
  • Brussels is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of Belgium get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The Rwandan community in Belgium numbers about 15,000 people (UN DESA 2024).
  • The currency of Belgium is the euro (EUR).
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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. If you would search for a luxury villa at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.

“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 Belgium?

The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Belgium's membership of La Francophonie.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Belgium?

Direct flights to Kigali: Brussels Airlines, non-stop, from Brussels (BRU).

What is the time difference between Belgium and Kigali?

Brussels is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.

Do we need to change money before leaving Belgium?

There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.

Our flight from Belgium 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 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.

Where the facts come from

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

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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