Rome and Kigali
Rome is Italy's capital and counts about 2,319,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Another city in the same region includes Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica.
Private villas · Kigali
Rome to Kigali: refined holiday homes
From Rome, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. 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 Rome
The straight-line distance between Rome and Kigali is about 5,186 km. Mind the season: Rome is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
Rome has two international airports: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine (CIA).
From Rome, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Italy
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Rome is the rule for citizens of 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. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Rome is about 5,186 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Rome has about 2,319,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Rome is the capital of Italy.
- Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica is in the same region as Rome.
- Rome is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Rome, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- The international airports of Rome are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine (CIA).
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. 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.
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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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Rome?
We do not list a direct flight. From Rome, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
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.
How do guests from Italy pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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