From Kinshasa Province to Kigali: prestige private villas

Kinshasa Province and Kigali

Kinshasa Province lies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, named like its largest city: Kinshasa, with about 16,000,000 inhabitants.

Getting to Kigali from Kinshasa Province

We measure from Kinshasa, the largest city of the province.

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Kigali is about 1,658 km. The clock in Kinshasa is one hour behind Kigali's.

Departures from Kinshasa Province are served by Ndjili International Airport (FIH).

From Kinshasa, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

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 Kinshasa Province 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. 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. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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.