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Private villas · Kigali

Daoukro to Kigali: secluded residences

From Daoukro, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. 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

Daoukro and Kigali

Daoukro, in Lacs District, Côte d’Ivoire, counts about 101,000 inhabitants. Yamoussoukro lies in the same region as Daoukro.

Getting to Kigali from Daoukro

Daoukro and Kigali are about 3,906 km apart in a straight line. The clock in Daoukro is two hours behind Kigali's.

From Daoukro, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Côte d’Ivoire

What counts is the passport: citizens of Côte d’Ivoire travelling from Daoukro follow the rule that applies to Côte d’Ivoire. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Côte d’Ivoire belongs to the African Union and La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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

Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.

Daoukro is about 3,906 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Daoukro has about 101,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Daoukro is in Lacs District, Côte d’Ivoire.
Yamoussoukro is in the same region as Daoukro.
Daoukro is two hours behind Kigali.
From Daoukro, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
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

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. 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.”

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)

How do I fly from Daoukro to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From Daoukro, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Is a visa required from Côte d’Ivoire?

On arrival, at no cost, for up to 90 days.

Can we pay for the villa from Côte d’Ivoire?

Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.

Is airport pickup available at night?

Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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.