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Private villas · Kigali

Private estates in Kigali for travellers from London, Canada

From London, Canada, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) 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

London and Kigali

About 422,000 people live in London, in Ontario, Canada. Kitchener, Brantford, Breslau, Guelph and Hamilton lie in the same region as London.

Getting to Kigali from London

The straight-line distance between London and Kigali is about 11,873 km. London changes its clocks: seven hours behind Kigali in January, six hours behind Kigali in July.

Departures from London are served by London International Airport (YXU).

From London, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Canada

What counts is the passport: citizens of Canada travelling from London follow the rule that applies to Canada. 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. Canada's memberships include the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. 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

You will be travelling from the Canadian dollar (CAD) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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.

  • London is about 11,873 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • London has about 422,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • London is in Ontario, Canada.
  • Kitchener, Brantford, Breslau, Guelph and Hamilton are in the same region as London.
  • London is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
  • From London, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
  • The international airport of London is London International Airport (YXU).
  • Citizens of Canada get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar (CAD).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. In Canada you might call it a vacation rental or a private estate; 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.”
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)

How do I fly from London to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From London, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

What are the entry rules for travellers from Canada?

A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.

Which payment methods work from Canada?

USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after 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.

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.

Where the facts come from

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

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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