Dakar Region and Kigali
Dakar Region in Senegal counts Dakar and Rufisque among its cities; Dakar is the largest city, with about 2,647,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Dakar Region to Kigali: prestige residences
From Dakar Region, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali. Free 90-day visa on arrival.
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 Dakar Region
For Dakar Region, the reference point is Dakar, its largest city.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 5,546 km from Dakar to Kigali. Time difference: Dakar is two hours behind Kigali.
Departures from Dakar Region are served by Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
From Dakar, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Senegal
For visitors setting off from Dakar Region, the rule that applies is the one for Senegal's citizens. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Senegal's memberships include the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
West African CFA franc (XOF) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or 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.
- Dakar Region lies in Senegal.
- Dakar and Rufisque are cities of Dakar Region.
- Dakar, the largest city of Dakar Region, has about 2,647,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Dakar is about 5,546 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Dakar is two hours behind Kigali.
- From Dakar, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Dakar Region is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
- Citizens of Senegal get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Senegal is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. Think of a luxury villa with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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 Dakar Region to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Dakar, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from Senegal?
On arrival, at no cost, for up to 90 days.
Can we pay in XOF?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not XOF; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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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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