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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Colombia: sophisticated private residences in Kigali

Coming to Kigali from Colombia? Sophisticated private residences, booked whole to one group at a time, and a concierge who looks after the arrival.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Colombia

Bogotá and Kigali are about 11,592 km apart in a straight line. In Bogotá, the time is seven hours behind Kigali's.

From Colombia, fly AVIANCA to Paris (CDG), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

Among Colombia's international airports: El Dorado International Airport (BOG), Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO).

From Cali, Medellín, Barranquilla or anywhere else in Colombia, one message to the concierge starts the plan.

Entry for citizens of Colombia

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

Your home currency is the Colombian peso (COP); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted.

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

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

  • Bogotá is about 11,592 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Colombia has 10 international airports.
  • Bogotá is seven hours behind Kigali.
  • Citizens of Colombia 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 Colombia is the Colombian peso (COP).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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.”
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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

What are the entry rules for travellers from Colombia?

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.

Is there a direct flight from Colombia to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight from Colombia. From Colombia, fly AVIANCA to Paris (CDG), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

What is the time difference between Colombia and Kigali?

Bogotá is seven hours behind Kigali.

Can we pay in COP?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not COP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

Is there an airport pickup when we land from Colombia?

A private driver meets you at Kigali International Airport, at any hour, and takes you to the villa.

Will anyone else be staying at the villa?

No one else stays there: every villa is booked whole, to one group at a time, behind its own gate.

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.

Where the facts come from

flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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.

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