Mazenod and Kigali
Home to about 12,700 people, Mazenod lies in Maseru District, Lesotho. Also in this region: Maseru.
Private villas · Kigali
Mazenod to Kigali: refined private residences
From Mazenod, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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 Mazenod
About 3,066 km separate Mazenod from Kigali, as the crow flies. There is no time difference between Mazenod and Kigali.
Departures from Mazenod are served by Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU).
From Mazenod, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Lesotho
For visitors setting off from Mazenod, the rule that applies is the one for Lesotho's citizens. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Lesotho is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Lesotho loti (LSL); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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.
- Mazenod is about 3,066 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mazenod has about 12,700 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mazenod is in Maseru District, Lesotho.
- Maseru is in the same region as Mazenod.
- Mazenod keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Mazenod, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
- The international airport of Mazenod is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU).
- Citizens of Lesotho get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Lesotho is the Lesotho loti (LSL).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Mazenod?
We do not list a direct flight. From Mazenod, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
Is a visa required from Lesotho?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Lesotho's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.
Can we pay in LSL?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not LSL; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
Villas and features for travellers from Mazenod
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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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