Bologna and Kigali
Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, counts about 395,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Modena, Ferrara, Reggio nell'Emilia, Forlì and Parma.
Private villas · Kigali
From Bologna to Kigali: luxury estates
From Bologna, 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 Bologna
Kigali lies about 5,488 km from Bologna, in a straight line. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Bologna is one hour behind Kigali, in July on the same time as Kigali.
Departures from Bologna are served by Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
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
What counts is the passport: citizens of Italy travelling from Bologna follow the rule that applies to Italy. 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Bologna is about 5,488 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bologna has about 395,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bologna is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
- Modena, Ferrara, Reggio nell'Emilia, Forlì and Parma are in the same region as Bologna.
- 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 airport of Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
- 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 Bologna 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.
How do citizens of Italy enter Rwanda?
Citizens of Italy get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple entry.
Can we pay for the villa from Italy?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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