Zomba and Kigali
The city of Zomba lies in Southern Region, Malawi, with about 118,000 inhabitants. Close to Zomba, in the same region: Blantyre.
Private villas · Kigali
Secluded holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Zomba
From Zomba, 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 Zomba
Measured in a straight line, it is about 1,601 km from Zomba to Kigali. Clocks in Zomba and Kigali show the same time.
From Zomba, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Malawi
For visitors setting off from Zomba, the rule that applies is the one for Malawi'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. Malawi is a member of 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Malawian kwacha (MWK); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. 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.
- Zomba is about 1,601 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Zomba has about 118,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Zomba is in Southern Region, Malawi.
- Blantyre is in the same region as Zomba.
- Zomba keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Zomba, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
- 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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 Zomba?
We do not list a direct flight. From Zomba, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
Is a visa required from Malawi?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Malawi's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.
How do guests from Malawi pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
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.
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.
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