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.