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Private villas · Kigali

From the Philippines to Kigali: private retreats

Coming to Kigali from the Philippines? Private retreats, booked whole to one group at a time, and a concierge who looks after the arrival.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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Getting to Kigali from the Philippines

The straight-line distance between Manila and Kigali is about 10,162 km. Expect a time difference: Manila is six hours ahead of Kigali.

From the Philippines, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Another option: fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST).

Departures from the Philippines are possible from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK) and Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS).

Whether you set off from Quezon City, Davao or Caloocan, the concierge plans the arrival around your flight.

Entry for citizens of the Philippines

Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. 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

At home you pay in the Philippine peso (PHP); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies.

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.

  • Manila is about 10,162 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • The Philippines has 15 international airports.
  • Manila is six hours ahead of Kigali.
  • Citizens of the Philippines get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
  • The currency of the Philippines is the Philippine peso (PHP).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.

The long pool along the villa, lit at dusk. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The infinity pool, reflecting the villa and the sky. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

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

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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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
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“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 the Philippines?

No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of the Philippines.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from the Philippines?

We do not list a direct flight from the Philippines. From the Philippines, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.

What time is it in Kigali compared with Manila?

Manila is six hours ahead of Kigali.

Do we need to change money before leaving the Philippines?

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.

Who meets us on arrival in Kigali?

A driver booked by your concierge, and the house manager or the concierge at the villa.

Is the villa shared with other guests?

No. Each villa is booked to one group at a time, so the whole house, its garden and its pool are yours.

How large a group can you host?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.

Villas and features for travellers from Philippines

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

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