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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Yantai: prestige retreats in Kigali

From Yantai, most travellers connect through Doha, Cairo or Brussels; 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

Yantai and Kigali

Yantai, a city of about 7,102,000 people, lies in Shandong Province, China. In the same region as Yantai: Tianfu, Weihai, Dongcun, Laiyang and Zhaoyuan.

Getting to Kigali from Yantai

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 10,261 km from Yantai. The clock in Yantai is six hours ahead of Kigali's.

The international airport of Yantai is Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT).

From Yantai, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of China

Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Yantai, citizens of China follow this one. 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

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. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.

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.

Yantai is about 10,261 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Yantai has about 7,102,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Yantai is in Shandong Province, China.
Tianfu, Weihai, Dongcun, Laiyang and Zhaoyuan are in the same region as Yantai.
Yantai is six hours ahead of Kigali.
From Yantai, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
The international airport of Yantai is Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT).
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.”

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)

Which airport should I use to fly from Yantai to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From Yantai, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); 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 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.

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.