Getting to Kigali from Mali
Kigali lies about 4,500 km from Bamako, in a straight line. Time difference: Bamako is two hours behind Kigali.
From Mali, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
International airports in Mali: Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), Tombouktou Airport (TOM) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Whether you set off from Sikasso, Koutiala or Ségou, the concierge plans the arrival around your flight.
Entry for citizens of Mali
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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the West African CFA franc (XOF) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto.
Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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.