Venlo and Kigali
Venlo is a city of about 102,000 people in Limburg, the Netherlands. Also in this region: Maastricht.
Private villas · Kigali
From Venlo to Kigali: boutique private residences
From Venlo, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 Venlo
Measured in a straight line, it is about 6,344 km from Venlo to Kigali. Venlo changes its clocks: one hour behind Kigali in January, on the same time as Kigali in July.
From Venlo, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the Netherlands
Travelling from Venlo, you follow the entry rule for citizens of the Netherlands. 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. 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 euro (EUR); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
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.
- Venlo is about 6,344 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Venlo has about 102,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Venlo is in Limburg, the Netherlands.
- Maastricht is in the same region as Venlo.
- Venlo is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Venlo, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
- Citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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.
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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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Venlo to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Venlo, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from the Netherlands?
Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.
Which payment methods work from the Netherlands?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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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