Nîmes and Kigali
Nîmes is a city of about 148,000 people in Occitanie, France. Also in this region: Montpellier, Perpignan, Toulouse and Blagnac.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Nîmes: upscale private villas in Kigali
From Nîmes, 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 Nîmes
Measured in a straight line, it is about 5,698 km from Nîmes to Kigali. In January, Nîmes is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
The closest airport to Nîmes with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 591 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Paris (CDG) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of France
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Nîmes, 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. France is a member of La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Euro (EUR) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or 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.
- Nîmes is about 5,698 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nîmes has about 148,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nîmes is in Occitanie, France.
- Montpellier, Perpignan, Toulouse and Blagnac are in the same region as Nîmes.
- Nîmes is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Nîmes with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (591 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).
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.
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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Nîmes to Kigali?
From Nîmes, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 591 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
Do citizens of France need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of France receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of 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.
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.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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