Bandundu Province and Kigali
Bandundu Province (in Kwilu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo) has about 203,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Another city in Kwilu includes Kikwit.
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From Bandundu Province to Kigali: designer residences
From Bandundu Province, 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 Bandundu Province
The straight-line distance between Bandundu Province and Kigali is about 1,416 km. The clock in Bandundu Province is one hour behind Kigali's.
From Bandundu Province, 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 Bandundu Province 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. 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
Your home currency is the Congolese franc (CDF); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
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.
- Bandundu Province is about 1,416 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bandundu Province has about 203,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bandundu Province is in Kwilu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Kikwit is in the same region as Bandundu Province.
- Bandundu Province is one hour behind Kigali.
- From Bandundu Province, 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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 Bandundu Province?
We do not list a direct flight. From Bandundu Province, 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.
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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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