A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From Lilongwe to Kigali: premium private residences

From Lilongwe, 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

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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Lilongwe and Kigali

As the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe counts about 1,116,000 inhabitants.

Getting to Kigali from Lilongwe

Kigali lies about 1,398 km from Lilongwe, in a straight line. There is no time difference between Lilongwe and Kigali.

From Lilongwe, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Malawi

From Lilongwe or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. Malawi belongs to the African Union and the Commonwealth. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

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

Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.

Lilongwe is about 1,398 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Lilongwe has about 1,116,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi.
Lilongwe keeps the same time as Kigali.
From Lilongwe, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Citizens of Malawi get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
The currency of Malawi is the Malawian kwacha (MWK).

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.

“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

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)

How do I fly from Lilongwe to Kigali?

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

Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Malawi?

Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.

Can we pay in MWK?

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

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.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.