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Travelling from Sierra Leone: high-end private villas in Kigali

High-end private villas in Kigali for travellers from Sierra Leone: four villas, each booked to one group at a time, with a concierge for the airport pickup, the driver and the chef.

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

Getting to Kigali from Sierra Leone

About 4,937 km separate Freetown from Kigali, as the crow flies. Freetown is two hours behind Kigali.

From Sierra Leone, fly ASKY Airlines to Accra (ACC), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

Departures from Sierra Leone leave from Lungi International Airport (FNA).

Guests travelling from Kenema, Bo and Koidu get the same welcome: a pickup at any hour and the villa ready.

Entry for citizens of Sierra Leone

Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Membership: the African Union and the Commonwealth. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.

Money and payment

Sierra Leonean leone (SLE) 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

The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.

  • Freetown is about 4,937 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Sierra Leone has 1 international airport.
  • Freetown is two hours behind Kigali.
  • Citizens of Sierra Leone get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
  • The currency of Sierra Leone is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLE).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour
“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)

Is a visa required from Sierra Leone?

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

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Sierra Leone?

We do not list a direct flight from Sierra Leone. From Sierra Leone, fly ASKY Airlines to Accra (ACC), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

How many hours apart are Freetown and Kigali?

Freetown is two hours behind Kigali.

Which payment methods work from Sierra Leone?

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.

Is the whole villa ours?

Yes. The villa is booked to your group alone for the stay, with a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.

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.

Where the facts come from

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

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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