Vakinankaratra Region and Kigali
Vakinankaratra Region lies in Madagascar; Antsirabe, with about 261,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Vakinankaratra Region to Kigali: luxury estates
From Vakinankaratra Region, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) 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 Vakinankaratra Region
Distances and flights are given from Antsirabe, the largest city of the region.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,715 km from Antsirabe to Kigali. The clock in Antsirabe is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
From Antsirabe, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Madagascar
Travelling from Vakinankaratra Region, you follow the entry rule 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. Madagascar's memberships include the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Madagascar's currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA). 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. 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
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.
- Vakinankaratra Region lies in Madagascar.
- Antsirabe is a city of Vakinankaratra Region.
- Antsirabe, the largest city of Vakinankaratra Region, has about 261,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Antsirabe is about 2,715 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Antsirabe is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Antsirabe, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to 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).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
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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 Vakinankaratra Region?
We do not list a direct flight. From Antsirabe, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
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.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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.
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Where the facts come from
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