Shantou and Kigali
Shantou (in Guangdong Province, China) has about 3,839,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Other cities in the same region include Chenghua, Chaozhou, Jieyang, Huanggang and Puning.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Shantou: designer residences in Kigali
From Shantou, 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 Shantou
Kigali lies about 9,749 km from Shantou, in a straight line. Time difference: Shantou is six hours ahead of Kigali.
From Shantou, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of China
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Shantou is the rule for citizens of 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Chinese yuan (CNY) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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.
- Shantou is about 9,749 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Shantou has about 3,839,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Shantou is in Guangdong Province, China.
- Chenghua, Chaozhou, Jieyang, Huanggang and Puning are in the same region as Shantou.
- Shantou is six hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Shantou, 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Shantou?
We do not list a direct flight. From Shantou, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from China?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Can we pay for the villa from China?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. 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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Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.