Bordeaux and Kigali
Home to about 265,000 people, Bordeaux lies in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. In the same region as Bordeaux: Limoges.
Private villas · Kigali
From Bordeaux to Kigali: designer private villas
From Bordeaux, 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
Getting to Kigali from Bordeaux
Measured in a straight line, it is about 6,021 km from Bordeaux to Kigali. Because of daylight saving time, Bordeaux is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
Departures from Bordeaux are served by Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).
Most routes from Bordeaux connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Paris (CDG, about 521 km away). RwandAir connects Paris (CDG) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of France
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Bordeaux, citizens of France follow this one. 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. 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the euro (EUR); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Bordeaux is about 6,021 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bordeaux has about 265,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bordeaux is in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
- Limoges is in the same region as Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Bordeaux with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (521 km away).
- The international airport of Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).
- 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).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. 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.”
“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 Bordeaux?
From Bordeaux, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 521 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
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.
Do we need to change money before leaving France?
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.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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