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Private villas · Kigali

From Jersey to Kigali: designer estates

Guests from Jersey stay in Kigali the private way: one house, one group, and a concierge for everything around it.

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

Getting to Kigali from Jersey

Measured in a straight line, it is about 6,470 km from Saint Helier to Kigali. Saint Helier changes its clocks: two hours behind Kigali in January, one hour behind Kigali in July.

From Jersey, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of Jersey

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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

Jersey's currency is the British pound (GBP). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin.

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

Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.

  • Saint Helier is about 6,470 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Saint Helier is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of Jersey 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 Jersey is the British pound (GBP).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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.”
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)

Is a visa required from Jersey?

Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.

How do I fly from Jersey to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight from Jersey. From Jersey, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

Will I need to change my watch from Jersey?

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

Can we pay in GBP?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not GBP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

Is there an airport pickup when we land from Jersey?

A private driver meets you at Kigali International Airport, at any hour, and takes you to the villa.

Is the whole villa ours?

Yes. The villa is booked to your group alone for the stay, with a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.

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.

Where the facts come from

migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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