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Private villas · Kigali

From Portugal to Kigali: exclusive residences

For travellers from Portugal, exclusive residences of your own in Kigali: gated, private and looked after by a house manager and a concierge.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Portugal

The straight-line distance between Lisbon and Kigali is about 6,043 km. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Lisbon is two hours behind Kigali, in July one hour behind Kigali.

From Portugal, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.

Departures from Portugal are possible from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Guests travelling from Porto, Braga and Amadora get the same welcome: a pickup at any hour and the villa ready.

Entry for citizens of Portugal

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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

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

Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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

Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.

  • Lisbon is about 6,043 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Portugal has 5 international airports.
  • Lisbon is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of Portugal 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 Portugal is the euro (EUR).
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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.

A tall palm and the pool, with lit steps at dusk. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa above its lit stone terraces and garden stair at dusk. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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A covered poolside lounge, with sofas and a red daybed beside the pool. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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A lounge chair on the balcony at night, with the city lights below. 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)

Do citizens of Portugal need a visa for Rwanda?

Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.

Is there a direct flight from Portugal to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight from Portugal. From Portugal, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.

Is Kigali ahead of or behind Portugal?

Lisbon is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.

Which payment methods work from Portugal?

USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.

Can someone meet us at Kigali airport?

Yes. The concierge arranges a private pickup at any hour; at Amahoro and Urugwiro it is included for stays of three nights or more.

Will anyone else be staying at the villa?

No one else stays there: every villa is booked whole, to one group at a time, behind its own gate.

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.

Villas and features for travellers from Portugal

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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