Haut-Katanga and Kigali
Among the cities of Haut-Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lubumbashi, Likasi and Kipushi. Lubumbashi, with about 2,222,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Haut-Katanga to Kigali: exclusive residences
From Haut-Katanga, 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 Haut-Katanga
We measure from Lubumbashi, the largest city of Haut-Katanga.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 1,117 km from Lubumbashi to Kigali. Lubumbashi keeps the same time as Kigali.
Flights leave Haut-Katanga from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), its international airport.
From Lubumbashi, 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
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Haut-Katanga, citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo follow this one. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. The Democratic Republic of the Congo's memberships include 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Congolese franc (CDF); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Haut-Katanga is a province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Lubumbashi, Likasi and Kipushi are cities of Haut-Katanga.
- Lubumbashi, the largest city of Haut-Katanga, has about 2,222,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lubumbashi is about 1,117 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lubumbashi keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Lubumbashi, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Haut-Katanga is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
- 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
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Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Haut-Katanga to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Lubumbashi, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Do we need to change money before leaving the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
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.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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