Shuizhai and Kigali
Shuizhai, a city of about 140,000 people, lies in Guangdong Province, China. In the same region as Shuizhai: Xingning, Anliu, Meizhou, Hepo and Jieyang.
Private villas · Kigali
From Shuizhai to Kigali: boutique holiday homes
From Shuizhai, 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 Shuizhai
Measured in a straight line, it is about 9,660 km from Shuizhai to Kigali. The clock in Shuizhai is six hours ahead of Kigali's.
From Shuizhai, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of China
Travelling from Shuizhai, you follow the entry 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
Chinese yuan (CNY) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Shuizhai is about 9,660 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Shuizhai has about 140,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Shuizhai is in Guangdong Province, China.
- Xingning, Anliu, Meizhou, Hepo and Jieyang are in the same region as Shuizhai.
- Shuizhai is six hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Shuizhai, 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Shuizhai to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Shuizhai, 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.
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.
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.
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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One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.