Maputo Province and Kigali
In Mozambique, Maputo Province is home to Matola and Ressano Garcia. Matola, with about 1,199,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Maputo Province to Kigali: exclusive retreats
From Maputo Province, 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 Maputo Province
Matola, the largest city of Maputo Province, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
Matola and Kigali are about 2,682 km apart in a straight line. No change of watch: Matola is on Kigali time.
The international airport of Maputo Province is Maputo Airport (MPM).
From Matola, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Mozambique
What counts is the passport: citizens of Mozambique travelling from Maputo Province follow the rule that applies to 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 is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Maputo Province lies in Mozambique.
- Matola and Ressano Garcia are cities of Maputo Province.
- Matola, the largest city of Maputo Province, has about 1,199,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Matola is about 2,682 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Matola keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Matola, fly Airlink to Johannesburg (JNB), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
- The international airport of Maputo Province is Maputo Airport (MPM).
- 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, 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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Maputo Province?
We do not list a direct flight. From Matola, 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Mozambique?
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 the airport?
Yes, at any hour. 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.
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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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