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Private villas · Kigali

From France to Kigali: opulent private residences

Guests from France stay in Kigali the private way: one house, one group, and a concierge for everything around it.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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At a glance

Getting to Kigali from France

Measured in a straight line, it is about 6,247 km from Paris to Kigali. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Paris is one hour behind Kigali, in July on the same time as Kigali.

France has a direct air link with Kigali. From Paris (CDG), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.

France has 17 international airports, including Paris-Orly (ORY), Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).

Travellers from Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse can reach the concierge on WhatsApp before they fly.

Entry for citizens of France

As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. As a member of La Francophonie, France benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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.

Arrival

Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.

  • Paris is about 6,247 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Direct flights from France to Kigali leave from Paris (CDG) with RwandAir.
  • France has 17 international airports.
  • Paris is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of France get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of France is the euro (EUR).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Looking for a luxury villa in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.

A palm tree and the lit pool terrace in the evening. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa above its lit stone terraces and garden stair at dusk. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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A landscaped garden path between palms and cypress trees at dusk. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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The living room from above, with a sectional sofa facing a wall TV glowing like a fireplace. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from France?

Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from France?

Direct flights to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop, from Paris (CDG).

Will I need to change my watch from France?

Paris is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.

How do guests from France pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

Who meets us on arrival in Kigali?

A driver booked by your concierge, and the house manager or the concierge at the villa.

Is it a private villa or a shared one?

Private. Each residence is booked to one group at a time; there is no lobby and no one else staying.

How large a group can you host?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.

Villas and features for travellers from France

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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