Zaventem and Kigali
Zaventem is a city of about 28,200 people in Flanders, Belgium. Close to Zaventem, in the same region: Leuven, Antwerp, Gent and Brugge.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Zaventem: elegant serviced villas in Kigali
From Zaventem, Brussels Airlines flies non-stop to Kigali. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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 Zaventem
About 6,356 km separate Zaventem from Kigali, as the crow flies. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Zaventem is one hour behind Kigali, in July on the same time as Kigali.
Brussels Airport (BRU) is the international airport of Zaventem.
The closest airport to Zaventem with a direct flight to Kigali is Brussels (BRU, about 2 km away). Brussels (BRU) to Kigali: Brussels Airlines, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Belgium
Travelling from Zaventem, you follow the entry rule 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the euro (EUR); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Zaventem is about 6,356 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Zaventem has about 28,200 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Zaventem is in Flanders, Belgium.
- Leuven, Antwerp, Gent and Brugge are in the same region as Zaventem.
- Zaventem is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Zaventem with a direct flight to Kigali is BRU (2 km away).
- The international airport of Zaventem is Brussels Airport (BRU).
- Citizens of Belgium get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Belgium is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. In Belgium you might call it a luxury villa or a private residence; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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.
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)
Is there a direct flight from Zaventem to Kigali?
From Zaventem, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Brussels (BRU, about 2 km away). Brussels Airlines flies non-stop from Brussels.
How do citizens of Belgium enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Can we pay for the villa from Belgium?
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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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