Kasai and Kigali
Tshikapa, with about 635,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Kasai in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; the province's cities include Tshikapa and Ilebo.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Kasai: high-end houses in Kigali
From 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Kasai
For Kasai, the reference point is Tshikapa, its largest city.
Kigali lies about 1,140 km from Tshikapa, in a straight line. Tshikapa and Kigali share the same time zone offset.
From Tshikapa, 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 Kasai 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. 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
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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Kasai is a province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Tshikapa and Ilebo are cities of Kasai.
- Tshikapa, the largest city of Kasai, has about 635,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Tshikapa is about 1,140 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Tshikapa keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Tshikapa, 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. 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.”
“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.
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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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Kasai?
We do not list a direct flight. From Tshikapa, 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 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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