A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From São Tomé Island to Kigali: designer serviced villas

From São Tomé Island, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Cairo; your concierge plans the connection. Free 90-day visa on arrival.

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

São Tomé Island and Kigali

São Tomé Island lies in São Tomé and Príncipe, and São Tomé, with about 53,300 inhabitants, is its reference city.

Getting to Kigali from São Tomé Island

São Tomé, the reference city of São Tomé Island, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.

Kigali lies about 2,606 km from São Tomé, in a straight line. In São Tomé, the time is two hours behind Kigali's.

São Tomé Island has its own international airport, São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

From São Tomé, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

From São Tomé Island or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. São Tomé and Príncipe belongs to the African Union and La Francophonie. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

At home you pay in the São Tomé & Príncipe dobra (STN); 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

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.

São Tomé Island lies in São Tomé and Príncipe.
São Tomé is a city of São Tomé Island.
São Tomé, the reference city of São Tomé Island, has about 53,300 inhabitants (GeoNames).
São Tomé is about 2,606 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
São Tomé is two hours behind Kigali.
From São Tomé, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
The international airport of São Tomé Island is São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
The currency of São Tomé and Príncipe is the São Tomé & Príncipe dobra (STN).

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.

“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

Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
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)

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from São Tomé Island?

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

Is a visa required from São Tomé and Príncipe?

On arrival, at no cost, for up to 90 days.

Can we pay in STN?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not STN; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

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.

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.