Lubumbashi and Kigali
Lubumbashi, in Haut-Katanga, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, counts about 2,222,000 inhabitants. Other cities in Haut-Katanga include Kipushi and Likasi.
Private villas · Kigali
From Lubumbashi to Kigali: boutique private villas
From Lubumbashi, 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 Lubumbashi
The straight-line distance between Lubumbashi and Kigali is about 1,117 km. No change of watch: Lubumbashi is on Kigali time.
Lubumbashi has its own international airport, Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
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
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Lubumbashi is the 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 is a member of the East African Community, the African Union and La Francophonie. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Congolese franc (CDF); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Lubumbashi is about 1,117 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lubumbashi has about 2,222,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lubumbashi is in Haut-Katanga, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Kipushi and Likasi are in the same region as Lubumbashi.
- 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 Lubumbashi 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. Think of a luxury villa with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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)
How do I fly from Lubumbashi 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.
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.
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.
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 Lubumbashi
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One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.