Francistown and Kigali
Francistown is a city of about 103,000 people in Botswana.
Private villas · Kigali
Francistown to Kigali: opulent houses
From Francistown, 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 Francistown
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,155 km from Francistown. Francistown keeps the same time as Kigali.
Departures from Francistown are served by Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW).
From Francistown, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Botswana
For visitors setting off from Francistown, the rule that applies is the one for Botswana's citizens. 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Botswana benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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
Botswana's currency is the Botswanan pula (BWP). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Francistown is about 2,155 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Francistown has about 103,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Francistown is in Botswana.
- Francistown keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Francistown, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Francistown is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW).
- 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
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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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.
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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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Francistown to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Francistown, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Botswana?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
Can we pay in BWP?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not BWP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in 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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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