Gera and Kigali
The city of Gera lies in Thuringia, Germany, with about 105,000 inhabitants. Close to Gera, in the same region: Jena and Erfurt.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Gera: elegant private villas in Kigali
From Gera, most travellers connect through Brussels, Paris CDG or London Heathrow; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 Gera
About 6,117 km separate Gera from Kigali, as the crow flies. Mind the season: Gera is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
From Gera, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Germany
For visitors setting off from Gera, the rule that applies is the one for Germany's citizens. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. 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
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. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Gera is about 6,117 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Gera has about 105,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Gera is in Thuringia, Germany.
- Jena and Erfurt are in the same region as Gera.
- Gera is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Gera, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of Germany can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of Germany 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). Every house is gated, private and looked after 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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Gera?
We do not list a direct flight. From Gera, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Do citizens of Germany need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Can we pay in EUR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EUR; 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.
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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One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.