Mahajanga and Kigali
The city of Mahajanga lies in Boeny Region, Madagascar, with about 261,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Mahajanga to Kigali: private villas
From Mahajanga, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Doha; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Mahajanga
About 2,349 km separate Mahajanga from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Mahajanga is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The international airport of Mahajanga is Amborovy Airport (MJN).
From Mahajanga, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Madagascar
For visitors setting off from Mahajanga, the rule that applies is the one for Madagascar'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. Madagascar's memberships include the African Union and La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Malagasy ariary (MGA) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Mahajanga is about 2,349 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mahajanga has about 261,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mahajanga is in Boeny Region, Madagascar.
- Mahajanga is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Mahajanga, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Mahajanga is Amborovy Airport (MJN).
- 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).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. Looking for a luxury villa in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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.
Nkeng confirms
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 Mahajanga?
We do not list a direct flight. From Mahajanga, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
How do citizens of Madagascar enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Which payment methods work from Madagascar?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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.
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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.