Banjul and Kigali
Banjul in the Gambia counts Serekunda and Banjul among its cities; Serekunda is the largest city, with about 340,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Banjul: elegant villas in Kigali
From the City of Banjul, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali. 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 Banjul
Figures on this page start from Serekunda, the largest city of Banjul.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 5,430 km from Serekunda to Kigali. Expect a time difference: Serekunda is two hours behind Kigali.
Departures from Banjul are served by Banjul International Airport (BJL).
From Serekunda, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the Gambia
Travelling from Banjul, you follow the entry rule for citizens of the Gambia. 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. The Gambia is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Gambian dalasi (GMD); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your 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.
- Banjul is a city of the Gambia.
- Serekunda and Banjul are cities of Banjul.
- Serekunda, the largest city of Banjul, has about 340,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Serekunda is about 5,430 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Serekunda is two hours behind Kigali.
- From Serekunda, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Banjul is Banjul International Airport (BJL).
- Citizens of the Gambia get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of the Gambia is the Gambian dalasi (GMD).
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.
“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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Banjul?
We do not list a direct flight. From Serekunda, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from the Gambia?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through the Gambia's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.
Can we pay in GMD?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not GMD; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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