Franceville and Kigali
Home to about 133,000 people, Franceville lies in Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon.
Private villas · Kigali
From Franceville to Kigali: luxury villas
From Franceville, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Cairo; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Franceville
About 1,831 km separate Franceville from Kigali, as the crow flies. In Franceville, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.
M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) is the international airport of Franceville.
From Franceville, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Gabon
Travelling from Franceville, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Gabon. 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. Gabon's memberships include the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Gabon's currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). 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. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Franceville is about 1,831 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Franceville has about 133,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Franceville is in Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon.
- Franceville is one hour behind Kigali.
- From Franceville, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Franceville is M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB).
- Citizens of Gabon get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Gabon is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Think of a luxury villa with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Franceville?
We do not list a direct flight. From Franceville, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Is a visa required from Gabon?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Gabon's membership of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie.
How do guests from Gabon 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.
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.
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