Kasane and Kigali
About 9,140 people live in Kasane, in Chobe District, Botswana.
Private villas · Kigali
Kasane to Kigali: upscale houses
From Kasane, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Cairo; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Kasane
Kigali lies about 1,842 km from Kasane, in a straight line. Kasane keeps the same time as Kigali.
The international airport of Kasane is Kasane International Airport (BBK).
From Kasane, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Botswana
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Kasane is the rule for citizens of Botswana. 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. Botswana's memberships include the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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 Botswanan pula (BWP) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Kasane is about 1,842 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kasane has about 9,140 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kasane is in Chobe District, Botswana.
- Kasane keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Kasane, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Kasane is Kasane International Airport (BBK).
- Citizens of Botswana get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Botswana is the Botswanan pula (BWP).
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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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)
How do I fly from Kasane to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kasane, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Is a visa required from Botswana?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Botswana's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.
Do we need to change money before leaving Botswana?
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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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One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.