Bas-Sassandra District and Kigali
Bas-Sassandra District lies in Côte d’Ivoire; San-Pédro, with about 391,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Bas-Sassandra District to Kigali: designer private villas
From Bas-Sassandra District, most travellers connect through Cairo, Nairobi or Paris CDG; your concierge plans the connection. Free 90-day visa on arrival.
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 Bas-Sassandra District
Figures on this page start from San-Pédro, the largest city of Bas-Sassandra District.
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 4,144 km from San-Pédro. Expect a time difference: San-Pédro is two hours behind Kigali.
From San-Pédro, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Côte d’Ivoire
For visitors setting off from Bas-Sassandra District, the rule that applies is the one for Côte d’Ivoire's citizens. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. As a member of the African Union and La Francophonie, Côte d’Ivoire benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the West African CFA franc (XOF); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Bas-Sassandra District lies in Côte d’Ivoire.
- San-Pédro and Soubré are cities of Bas-Sassandra District.
- San-Pédro, the largest city of Bas-Sassandra District, has about 391,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- San-Pédro is about 4,144 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- San-Pédro is two hours behind Kigali.
- From San-Pédro, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of Côte d’Ivoire get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Côte d’Ivoire is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. A luxury villa, a private residence: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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 Bas-Sassandra District to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From San-Pédro, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Côte d’Ivoire?
No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of Côte d’Ivoire.
How do guests from Côte d’Ivoire 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 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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
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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.