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Private villas · Kigali

Upscale holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Cuba

For travellers from Cuba, upscale holiday homes of your own in Kigali: gated, private and looked after by a house manager and a concierge.

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

Getting to Kigali from Cuba

Kigali lies about 12,383 km from Havana, in a straight line. Mind the season: Havana is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.

From Cuba, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.

International airports in Cuba: José Martí International Airport (HAV), Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) and Abel Santamaria International Airport (SNU).

Travellers from Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey and Holguín can reach the concierge on WhatsApp before they fly.

Entry for citizens of Cuba

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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

You will be travelling from the Cuban peso (CUP) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or 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

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

  • Havana is about 12,383 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Cuba has 8 international airports.
  • Havana is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of Cuba 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 Cuba is the Cuban peso (CUP).
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.

The pool and the villa lit at dusk. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The pool and its covered lounge beneath a blue sky. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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A landscaped garden path between palms and cypress trees at dusk. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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The living lounge in warm light, with a deep sectional sofa and a wall-mounted TV. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“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)

Is a visa required from Cuba?

Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Cuba?

We do not list a direct flight from Cuba. From Cuba, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.

How many hours apart are Havana and Kigali?

Havana is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.

Do we need to change money before leaving Cuba?

There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.

Can someone meet us at Kigali airport?

Yes. The concierge arranges a private pickup at any hour; at Amahoro and Urugwiro it is included for stays of three nights or more.

Do we share the house with strangers?

No. A villa is never shared: one booking, one group, the whole house.

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.

Villas and features for travellers from Cuba

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

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

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