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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Licheng: refined holiday homes in Kigali

From Licheng, 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

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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Licheng and Kigali

About 173,000 people live in Licheng, in Guangdong Province, China. Other cities in the same region include Dongguan, Humen, Tantou, Guangzhou and Huizhou.

Getting to Kigali from Licheng

The straight-line distance between Licheng and Kigali is about 9,458 km. In Licheng, the time is six hours ahead of Kigali's.

From Licheng, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of China

What counts is the passport: citizens of China travelling from Licheng 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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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

From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.

Licheng is about 9,458 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Licheng has about 173,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Licheng is in Guangdong Province, China.
Dongguan, Humen, Tantou, Guangzhou and Huizhou are in the same region as Licheng.
Licheng is six hours ahead of Kigali.
From Licheng, 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

Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. 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.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

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 Licheng to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From Licheng, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

What are the entry rules for travellers from China?

A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.

How do guests from China pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

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.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.