Haut-Lomami and Kigali
Kamina, with about 200,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Haut-Lomami in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; the province's cities include Kamina and Bukama.
Private villas · Kigali
Premium villas in Kigali for travellers from Haut-Lomami
From Haut-Lomami, 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-Lomami
Figures on this page start from Kamina, the largest city of Haut-Lomami.
The straight-line distance between Kamina and Kigali is about 940 km. There is no time difference between Kamina and Kigali.
From Kamina, 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
From Haut-Lomami or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
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. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Haut-Lomami is a province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Kamina and Bukama are cities of Haut-Lomami.
- Kamina, the largest city of Haut-Lomami, has about 200,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kamina is about 940 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kamina keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Kamina, 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Haut-Lomami?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kamina, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A free 90-day visa on arrival applies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's citizens.
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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