Vaughan and Kigali
The city of Vaughan lies in Ontario, Canada, with about 323,000 inhabitants. Also in this region: Toronto, Markham, Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville.
Private villas · Kigali
Upscale estates in Kigali for travellers from Vaughan
From Vaughan, 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 Vaughan
About 11,716 km separate Vaughan from Kigali, as the crow flies. Vaughan changes its clocks: seven hours behind Kigali in January, six hours behind Kigali in July.
From Vaughan, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Canada
For visitors setting off from Vaughan, the rule that applies is the one for Canada'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. Membership: the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Canada's currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD). 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. 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Vaughan is about 11,716 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Vaughan has about 323,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Vaughan is in Ontario, Canada.
- Toronto, Markham, Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville are in the same region as Vaughan.
- Vaughan is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Vaughan, 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. Think of a vacation rental with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Vaughan?
We do not list a direct flight. From Vaughan, 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Canada?
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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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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