Xai-Xai and Kigali
The city of Xai-Xai lies in Gaza Province, Mozambique, with about 154,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
From Xai-Xai to Kigali: opulent residences
From Xai-Xai, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali. 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 Xai-Xai
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,597 km from Xai-Xai. Xai-Xai and Kigali share the same time zone offset.
From Xai-Xai, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Mozambique
Travelling from Xai-Xai, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Mozambique. 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. Mozambique's memberships include the African Union and the Commonwealth. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Mozambican metical (MZN); 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.
- Xai-Xai is about 2,597 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Xai-Xai has about 154,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Xai-Xai is in Gaza Province, Mozambique.
- Xai-Xai keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Xai-Xai, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
- Citizens of Mozambique get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Mozambique is the Mozambican metical (MZN).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). 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.”
“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 Xai-Xai?
We do not list a direct flight. From Xai-Xai, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Mozambique?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Can we pay in MZN?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not MZN; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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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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