Gaozhou and Kigali
Gaozhou, in Guangdong Province, China, counts about 292,000 inhabitants. Other cities in Guangdong Province include Maoming, Xinyi, Wuchuan, Lianjiang and Zhanjiang.
Private villas · Kigali
Refined retreats in Kigali for travellers from Gaozhou
From Gaozhou, most travellers connect through Doha, Addis Ababa or Cairo; 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 Gaozhou
The straight-line distance between Gaozhou and Kigali is about 9,141 km. Expect a time difference: Gaozhou is six hours ahead of Kigali.
From Gaozhou, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of China
What counts is the passport: citizens of China travelling from Gaozhou follow the rule that applies to China. 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Chinese yuan (CNY); 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.
Arrival
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Gaozhou is about 9,141 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Gaozhou has about 292,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Gaozhou is in Guangdong Province, China.
- Maoming, Xinyi, Wuchuan, Lianjiang and Zhanjiang are in the same region as Gaozhou.
- Gaozhou is six hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Gaozhou, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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)
How do I fly from Gaozhou to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Gaozhou, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Is a visa required from China?
Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.
Do we need to change money before leaving China?
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.
How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
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.
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