Lomami and Kigali
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lomami is home to Kabinda, Gandajika and Mwene-Ditu. Kabinda, with about 219,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Lomami: high-end private villas in Kigali
From 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 Lomami
We measure from Kabinda, the largest city of Lomami.
The straight-line distance between Kabinda and Kigali is about 774 km. No change of watch: Kabinda is on Kigali time.
From Kabinda, 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 Lomami 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. As a member of the East African Community, the African Union and La Francophonie, the Democratic Republic of the Congo benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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
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.
- Lomami is a province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Kabinda, Gandajika and Mwene-Ditu are cities of Lomami.
- Kabinda, the largest city of Lomami, has about 219,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kabinda is about 774 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kabinda keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Kabinda, 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. If you would search for a luxury villa at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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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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 Lomami to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kabinda, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Can we pay for the villa from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
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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