Emilia-Romagna and Kigali
Emilia-Romagna lies in Italy, and Bologna, with about 395,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Emilia-Romagna to Kigali: designer serviced villas
From Emilia-Romagna, most travellers connect through Paris CDG, Brussels 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 Emilia-Romagna
For Emilia-Romagna, the reference point is Bologna, its largest city.
Bologna and Kigali are about 5,488 km apart in a straight line. Bologna changes its clocks: one hour behind Kigali in January, on the same time as Kigali in July.
Departures from Emilia-Romagna are served by Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) and Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL).
From Bologna, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Italy
From Emilia-Romagna or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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
Your home currency is the euro (EUR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Emilia-Romagna is a region of Italy.
- Bologna, Parma, Modena, Reggio nell'Emilia and Rimini are cities of Emilia-Romagna.
- Bologna, the largest city of Emilia-Romagna, has about 395,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bologna is about 5,488 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bologna is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Bologna, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airports of Emilia-Romagna are Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) and Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL).
- Citizens of Italy 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 Italy is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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)
How do I fly from Emilia-Romagna to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Bologna, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Italy?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Do we need to change money before leaving Italy?
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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