Freetown and Kigali
Freetown is Sierra Leone's capital and counts about 803,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames.
Private villas · Kigali
From Freetown to Kigali: sophisticated private villas
From Freetown, fly ASKY Airlines to Accra (ACC), then RwandAir non-stop 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 Freetown
Freetown and Kigali are about 4,937 km apart in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Freetown is two hours behind Kigali.
Flights leave Freetown from Lungi International Airport (FNA), its international airport.
From Freetown, fly ASKY Airlines to Accra (ACC), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Sierra Leone
From Freetown 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. Sierra Leone is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLE); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Freetown is about 4,937 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Freetown has about 803,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone.
- Freetown is two hours behind Kigali.
- From Freetown, fly ASKY Airlines to Accra (ACC), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
- The international airport of Freetown is Lungi International Airport (FNA).
- 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 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.
“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)
How do I fly from Freetown to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Freetown, fly ASKY Airlines to Accra (ACC), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.
How do citizens of Sierra Leone enter Rwanda?
You receive a visa on arrival, free of charge, valid for 90 days.
Can we pay for the villa from Sierra Leone?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
Villas and features for travellers from Freetown
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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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