Piacenza and Kigali
Piacenza, a city of about 104,000 people, lies in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Close to Piacenza, in the same region: Parma, Reggio nell'Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Ferrara.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Piacenza: designer residences in Kigali
From Piacenza, 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 Piacenza
About 5,601 km separate Piacenza from Kigali, as the crow flies. In January, Piacenza is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
From Piacenza, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Italy
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Piacenza, citizens of Italy follow this one. 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
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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Piacenza is about 5,601 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Piacenza has about 104,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Piacenza is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
- Parma, Reggio nell'Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Ferrara are in the same region as Piacenza.
- Piacenza is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Piacenza, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- 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
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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Piacenza to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Piacenza, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Do citizens of Italy 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.
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.
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.
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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