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Private villas · Kigali

From Madagascar to Kigali: sophisticated holiday homes

Coming to Kigali from Madagascar? Sophisticated holiday homes, booked whole to one group at a time, and a concierge who looks after the arrival.

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

Getting to Kigali from Madagascar

Kigali lies about 2,680 km from Antananarivo, in a straight line. Time difference: Antananarivo is one hour ahead of Kigali.

From Madagascar, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. Another option: fly Kenya Airways via Nairobi (NBO).

Madagascar has four international airports, including Ivato International Airport (TNR), Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport (TMM) and Amborovy Airport (MJN).

Starting from Toamasina, Antsirabe or Mahajanga? Tell the concierge your flight, and the rest is arranged.

Entry for citizens of Madagascar

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. Membership: the African Union and La Francophonie. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted.

The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.

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.

  • Antananarivo is about 2,680 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Madagascar has 4 international airports.
  • Antananarivo is one hour ahead of Kigali.
  • Citizens of Madagascar get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of Madagascar is the Malagasy ariary (MGA).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. A luxury villa, a private residence: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.

“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)

What are the entry rules for travellers from Madagascar?

A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.

How do I fly from Madagascar to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight from Madagascar. From Madagascar, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

What time is it in Kigali compared with Antananarivo?

Antananarivo is one hour ahead of Kigali.

Can we pay in MGA?

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

Our flight from Madagascar lands late. Is pickup possible?

Yes, at any hour. Send the flight number to the concierge once it is booked.

Is it a private villa or a shared one?

Private. Each residence is booked to one group at a time; there is no lobby and no one else staying.

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.

Where the facts come from

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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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