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Private villas · Kigali

From Tivaouane to Kigali: luxury villas

From Tivaouane, 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

Tivaouane and Kigali

Tivaouane, in Thiès Region, Senegal, counts about 103,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Thiès and Mbour.

Getting to Kigali from Tivaouane

The straight-line distance between Tivaouane and Kigali is about 5,489 km. The clock in Tivaouane is two hours behind Kigali's.

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

Entry for citizens of Senegal

From Tivaouane 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. Membership: the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

At home you pay in the West African CFA franc (XOF); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.

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.

Tivaouane is about 5,489 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Tivaouane has about 103,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Tivaouane is in Thiès Region, Senegal.
Thiès and Mbour are in the same region as Tivaouane.
Tivaouane is two hours behind Kigali.
From Tivaouane, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Citizens of Senegal get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
The currency of Senegal is the West African CFA franc (XOF).

The villas

Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. In Senegal you might call it a luxury villa or a private residence; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.

“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)

How do I fly from Tivaouane to Kigali?

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

What are the entry rules for travellers from Senegal?

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

Do we need to change money before leaving Senegal?

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.

How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?

By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup 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.