Boma and Kigali
Boma (in Kongo Central, the Democratic Republic of the Congo) has about 297,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Matadi, Moanda, Mbanza-Ngungu and Inkisi lie in the same region as Boma.
Private villas · Kigali
Boma to Kigali: sophisticated holiday homes
From Boma, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Cairo; 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 Boma
The straight-line distance between Boma and Kigali is about 1,935 km. Expect a time difference: Boma is one hour behind Kigali.
From Boma, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
What counts is the passport: citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo travelling from Boma follow the rule that applies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Membership: the East African Community, the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Congolese franc (CDF); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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.
- Boma is about 1,935 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Boma has about 297,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Boma is in Kongo Central, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Matadi, Moanda, Mbanza-Ngungu and Inkisi are in the same region as Boma.
- Boma is one hour behind Kigali.
- From Boma, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the Congolese franc (CDF).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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.
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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Boma?
We do not list a direct flight. From Boma, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
How do citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo enter Rwanda?
You receive a visa on arrival, free of charge, valid for 90 days.
Can we pay in CDF?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not CDF; 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.
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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Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.