Vacoas and Kigali
Vacoas is a city of about 115,000 people in Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius.
Private villas · Kigali
Vacoas to Kigali: sophisticated houses
From Vacoas, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. Free 90-day visa on arrival.
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 Vacoas
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,608 km from Vacoas to Kigali. Time difference: Vacoas is two hours ahead of Kigali.
From Vacoas, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Mauritius
For visitors setting off from Vacoas, the rule that applies is the one for Mauritius's citizens. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. As a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie, Mauritius benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
Mauritius's currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR). 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. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Vacoas is about 3,608 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Vacoas has about 115,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Vacoas is in Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius.
- Vacoas is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Vacoas, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- Citizens of Mauritius get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. In Mauritius you might call it a luxury villa or a private residence; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Vacoas to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Vacoas, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Mauritius?
No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of Mauritius.
Can we pay in MUR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not MUR; 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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
Villas and features for travellers from Vacoas
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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