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Private villas · Kigali

Luxury houses in Kigali for travellers from Tours

From Tours, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Paris (CDG) with RwandAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.

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

Tours and Kigali

Home to about 142,000 people, Tours lies in Centre-Val de Loire, France. Also in this region: Orléans.

Getting to Kigali from Tours

Measured in a straight line, it is about 6,185 km from Tours to Kigali. Because of daylight saving time, Tours is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.

To fly to Kigali from Tours, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Paris (CDG, about 226 km away). Paris (CDG) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.

Entry for citizens of France

For visitors setting off from Tours, the rule that applies is the one for France's citizens. 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. Membership: 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

France's currency is the euro (EUR). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.

Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.

Arrival

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

  • Tours is about 6,185 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Tours has about 142,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Tours is in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
  • Orléans is in the same region as Tours.
  • Tours is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
  • The nearest airport to Tours with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (226 km away).
  • 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.

“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)

Which airport should I use to fly from Tours to Kigali?

From Tours, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 226 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.

What are the entry rules for travellers from France?

A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.

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.

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 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.

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · 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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