A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Luxury retreats in Kigali for travellers from Daloa

From Daloa, 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

Check dates WhatsApp

No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Daloa and Kigali

About 422,000 people live in Daloa, in Sassandra-Marahoue District, Côte d’Ivoire. Other cities in the same region include Bonon and Bouaflé.

Getting to Kigali from Daloa

Daloa and Kigali are about 4,169 km apart in a straight line. Time difference: Daloa is two hours behind Kigali.

From Daloa, 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

From Daloa or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.

Money and payment

At home you pay in the West African CFA franc (XOF); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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

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

Daloa is about 4,169 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Daloa has about 422,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Daloa is in Sassandra-Marahoue District, Côte d’Ivoire.
Bonon and Bouaflé are in the same region as Daloa.
Daloa is two hours behind Kigali.
From Daloa, 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

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. 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.”

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 Daloa to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From Daloa, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); your concierge plans the connection.

How do citizens of Côte d’Ivoire enter Rwanda?

You receive a visa on arrival, free of charge, valid for 90 days.

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 far is the airport?

Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.

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.