Markham and Kigali
Markham is a city of about 339,000 people in Ontario, Canada. Close to Markham, in the same region: Vaughan, Toronto, Oshawa, Mississauga and Brampton.
Private villas · Kigali
Markham to Kigali: exclusive estates
From Markham, 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
Getting to Kigali from Markham
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 11,697 km from Markham. Mind the season: Markham is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
From Markham, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Canada
Travelling from Markham, you follow the entry rule for citizens of 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 belongs to the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Canadian dollar (CAD); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
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.
- Markham is about 11,697 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Markham has about 339,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Markham is in Ontario, Canada.
- Vaughan, Toronto, Oshawa, Mississauga and Brampton are in the same region as Markham.
- Markham is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Markham, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- 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).
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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Looking for a vacation rental in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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 Markham to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Markham, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from Canada?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Canada's membership of the Commonwealth and La Francophonie.
Can we pay in CAD?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not CAD; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
Villas and features for travellers from Markham
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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