Ivalo and Kigali
Ivalo has about 4,000 inhabitants and lies in Lapland, Finland. Other cities in Lapland include Kittilä and Rovaniemi.
Private villas · Kigali
From Ivalo to Kigali: designer holiday homes
From Ivalo, most travellers connect through Brussels, London Heathrow or Paris CDG; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 Ivalo
The straight-line distance between Ivalo and Kigali is about 7,854 km. In January, Ivalo is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
Flights leave Ivalo from Ivalo Airport (IVL), its international airport.
From Ivalo, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Finland
From Ivalo or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the euro (EUR); 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.
- Ivalo is about 7,854 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ivalo has about 4,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ivalo is in Lapland, Finland.
- Kittilä and Rovaniemi are in the same region as Ivalo.
- Ivalo is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- From Ivalo, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Ivalo is Ivalo Airport (IVL).
- Citizens of Finland can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of Finland is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“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.
Nkeng confirms
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 Ivalo?
We do not list a direct flight. From Ivalo, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Is a visa required from Finland?
Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.
Do we need to change money before leaving Finland?
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.
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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