A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

East Kasai to Kigali: high-end private residences

From East Kasai, 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

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

At a glance

East Kasai and Kigali

East Kasai is a province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Mbuji-Mayi, with about 2,101,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from East Kasai

Figures on this page start from Mbuji-Mayi, the largest city of East Kasai.

Measured in a straight line, it is about 855 km from Mbuji-Mayi to Kigali. There is no time difference between Mbuji-Mayi and Kigali.

From Mbuji-Mayi, 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

Travelling from East Kasai, you follow the entry rule for citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. The Democratic Republic of the Congo belongs to the East African Community, the African Union and La Francophonie. 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

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's currency is the Congolese franc (CDF). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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

Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.

East Kasai is a province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mbuji-Mayi is a city of East Kasai.
Mbuji-Mayi, the largest city of East Kasai, has about 2,101,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Mbuji-Mayi is about 855 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Mbuji-Mayi keeps the same time as Kigali.
From Mbuji-Mayi, 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

Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo you might call it a luxury villa or a private residence; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.

“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)

Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in East Kasai?

We do not list a direct flight. From Mbuji-Mayi, 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.

How do guests from the Democratic Republic of the Congo pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

Can someone meet us at the airport?

Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.

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.