Pointe-Noire Department and Kigali
Pointe-Noire Department lies in the Republic of the Congo; Pointe-Noire, with about 1,032,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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Pointe-Noire Department to Kigali: opulent holiday homes
From Pointe-Noire Department, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Cairo; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Pointe-Noire Department
Figures on this page start from Pointe-Noire, the largest city of Pointe-Noire Department.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,044 km from Pointe-Noire to Kigali. Pointe-Noire is one hour behind Kigali.
Departures from Pointe-Noire Department are served by Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR).
From Pointe-Noire, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
For visitors setting off from Pointe-Noire Department, the rule that applies is the one for the Republic of the Congo's citizens. 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. The Republic of the Congo's memberships include the African Union and La Francophonie. 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
Central African CFA franc (XAF) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Pointe-Noire Department lies in the Republic of the Congo.
- Pointe-Noire is a city of Pointe-Noire Department.
- Pointe-Noire, the largest city of Pointe-Noire Department, has about 1,032,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Pointe-Noire is about 2,044 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Pointe-Noire is one hour behind Kigali.
- From Pointe-Noire, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Pointe-Noire Department is Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR).
- Citizens of the Republic of the Congo get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of the Republic of the Congo is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. If you would search for a luxury villa at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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 Pointe-Noire Department to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Pointe-Noire, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the Republic of the Congo?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
How do guests from the Republic of the Congo pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
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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