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Private villas · Kigali

Elegant holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Mayotte

Four private villas in Kigali, ready for guests from Mayotte, with a concierge who answers on WhatsApp before you fly.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Mayotte

Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,059 km from Mamoudzou to Kigali. In Mamoudzou, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.

From Mayotte, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.

Departures from Mayotte leave from Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport (DZA).

Travellers from Dzaoudzi can reach the concierge on WhatsApp before they fly.

Entry for citizens of Mayotte

Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

Mayotte's currency is the euro (EUR). 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

The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.

  • Mamoudzou is about 2,059 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Mayotte has 1 international airport.
  • Mamoudzou is one hour ahead of Kigali.
  • Citizens of Mayotte can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
  • The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
  • The currency of Mayotte is the euro (EUR).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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.”
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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

What are the entry rules for travellers from Mayotte?

A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.

Which airports in Mayotte have flights to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight from Mayotte. From Mayotte, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.

What time is it in Kigali compared with Mamoudzou?

Mamoudzou is one hour ahead of Kigali.

Do we need to change money before leaving Mayotte?

There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.

Can someone meet us at Kigali airport?

Yes. The concierge arranges a private pickup at any hour; at Amahoro and Urugwiro it is included for stays of three nights or more.

Will anyone else be staying at the villa?

No one else stays there: every villa is booked whole, to one group at a time, behind its own gate.

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.

Where the facts come from

migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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