Danshui and Kigali
Danshui, a city of about 127,000 people, lies in Guangdong Province, China. Also in this region: Longgang, Pingshan, Huizhou, Shenzhen and Tantou.
Private villas · Kigali
Danshui, China to Kigali: boutique residences
From Danshui, China, most travellers connect through Doha, Cairo or Addis Ababa; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 Danshui
About 9,519 km separate Danshui from Kigali, as the crow flies. In Danshui, the time is six hours ahead of Kigali's.
From Danshui, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of China
For visitors setting off from Danshui, the rule that applies is the one for China's citizens. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. 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
China's currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY). 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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.
- Danshui is about 9,519 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Danshui has about 127,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Danshui is in Guangdong Province, China.
- Longgang, Pingshan, Huizhou, Shenzhen and Tantou are in the same region as Danshui.
- Danshui is six hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Danshui, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of China is the Chinese yuan (CNY).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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 Danshui to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Danshui, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Do citizens of China need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Can we pay in CNY?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not CNY; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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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