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From Sofala Province to Kigali: high-end residences

From Sofala Province, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Doha; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Sofala Province and Kigali

Sofala Province lies in Mozambique, and Beira, with about 688,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Sofala Province

Figures on this page start from Beira, the largest city of Sofala Province.

Beira and Kigali are about 2,056 km apart in a straight line. Beira keeps the same time as Kigali.

The international airport of Sofala Province is Beira International Airport (BEW).

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

Entry for citizens of Mozambique

From Sofala Province or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

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. 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.

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.

  • Sofala Province lies in Mozambique.
  • Beira is a city of Sofala Province.
  • Beira, the largest city of Sofala Province, has about 688,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Beira is about 2,056 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Beira keeps the same time as Kigali.
  • From Beira, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
  • The international airport of Sofala Province is Beira International Airport (BEW).
  • 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).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.

A fire pit and the pool terrace at night, with the city lights beyond. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Amahoro
The villa at dusk, with a palm tree and the garden lights coming on. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Urugwiro
The villa façade and the pool corner at dusk, with pink blossom overhead. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Irebero
The living lounge in warm light, with a deep sectional sofa and a wall-mounted TV. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Ikaze
“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)

How do I fly from Sofala Province to Kigali?

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

Is a visa required from Mozambique?

The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Mozambique's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.

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.

How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?

By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.

Villas and features for travellers from Sofala Province

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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