Eastern Province and Kigali
Among the cities of Eastern Province in Sierra Leone: Kenema and Koidu. Kenema, with about 255,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Eastern Province, Sierra Leone to Kigali: exclusive estates
From Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, most travellers connect through Paris CDG, London Heathrow or Brussels; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Eastern Province
Figures on this page start from Kenema, the largest city of Eastern Province.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 4,703 km from Kenema to Kigali. Kenema is two hours behind Kigali.
From Kenema, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Sierra Leone
Travelling from Eastern Province, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Sierra Leone. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Sierra Leone is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Sierra Leonean leone (SLE); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Eastern Province lies in Sierra Leone.
- Kenema and Koidu are cities of Eastern Province.
- Kenema, the largest city of Eastern Province, has about 255,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kenema is about 4,703 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kenema is two hours behind Kigali.
- From Kenema, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of Sierra Leone get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Sierra Leone is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLE).
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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“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.
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Eastern Province?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kenema, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Sierra Leone?
No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of Sierra Leone.
Can we pay in SLE?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not SLE; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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