Jena and Kigali
Jena is a city of about 105,000 people in Thuringia, Germany. Close to Jena, in the same region: Gera and Erfurt.
Private villas · Kigali
From Jena to Kigali: exclusive villas
From Jena, 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 Jena
About 6,135 km separate Jena from Kigali, as the crow flies. Mind the season: Jena is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
From Jena, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Germany
Travelling from Jena, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Germany. 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. 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
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.
- Jena is about 6,135 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Jena has about 105,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Jena is in Thuringia, Germany.
- Gera and Erfurt are in the same region as Jena.
- Jena is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Jena, 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). There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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 Jena to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Jena, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
How do citizens of Germany enter Rwanda?
Citizens of Germany get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple 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.
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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