Getting to Kigali from Cape Verde
Kigali lies about 6,185 km from Praia, in a straight line. The clock in Praia is three hours behind Kigali's.
From Cape Verde, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Among Cape Verde's international airports: Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).
Starting from Espargos, Rabil or São Pedro? Tell the concierge your flight, and the rest is arranged.
Entry for citizens of Cape Verde
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 La Francophonie, Cape Verde benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies.
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.
