Lacs District and Kigali
Lacs District lies in Côte d’Ivoire, and Yamoussoukro, with about 276,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Lacs District to Kigali: high-end retreats
From Lacs District, most travellers connect through Cairo, Paris CDG or Nairobi; 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 Lacs District
Distances and flights are given from Yamoussoukro, the largest city of the district.
The straight-line distance between Yamoussoukro and Kigali is about 4,041 km. Yamoussoukro is two hours behind Kigali.
From Yamoussoukro, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Côte d’Ivoire
What counts is the passport: citizens of Côte d’Ivoire travelling from Lacs District follow the rule that applies to Côte d’Ivoire. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Membership: the African Union and La Francophonie. 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
You will be travelling from the West African CFA franc (XOF) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.
- Lacs District lies in Côte d’Ivoire.
- Yamoussoukro and Daoukro are cities of Lacs District.
- Yamoussoukro, the largest city of Lacs District, has about 276,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Yamoussoukro is about 4,041 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Yamoussoukro is two hours behind Kigali.
- From Yamoussoukro, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); 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 in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Looking for a luxury villa in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced 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.
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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 Lacs District?
We do not list a direct flight. From Yamoussoukro, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Côte d’Ivoire?
A free 90-day visa on arrival applies to Côte d’Ivoire's citizens.
Can we pay in XOF?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not XOF; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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