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Private villas · Kigali

From Ireland to Kigali: premium estates

Coming to Kigali from Ireland? Premium estates, booked whole to one group at a time, and a concierge who looks after the arrival.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Ireland

Dublin and Kigali are about 7,008 km apart in a straight line. Mind the season: Dublin is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.

From Ireland, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Another option: fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST).

International airports in Ireland: Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN).

Whether you set off from Cork, Limerick or Shannon, the concierge plans the arrival around your flight.

Entry for citizens of Ireland

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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

At home you pay in the euro (EUR); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies.

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

From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.

  • Dublin is about 7,008 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Ireland has 4 international airports.
  • Dublin is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of Ireland 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 Ireland is the euro (EUR).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.

A palm tree and the lit pool terrace in the evening. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The infinity pool, reflecting the villa and the sky. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa façade and the pool corner at dusk, with pink blossom overhead. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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The living room from above, with a sectional sofa facing a wall TV glowing like a fireplace. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Ireland?

You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Ireland?

We do not list a direct flight from Ireland. From Ireland, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.

Will I need to change my watch from Ireland?

Dublin is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.

Do we need to change money before leaving Ireland?

There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.

How do we get from Kigali airport to the villa?

By private pickup, arranged by the concierge for your flight; the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes away.

Do we share the house with strangers?

No. A villa is never shared: one booking, one group, the whole house.

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.

Villas and features for travellers from Ireland

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

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