Basque Country and Kigali
In Spain, Basque Country is home to Bilbao, Gasteiz / Vitoria and Donostia / San Sebastián. Bilbao, with about 347,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Basque Country to Kigali: elegant serviced villas
From Basque Country, most travellers connect through Paris CDG, London Heathrow or Brussels; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 Basque Country
For Basque Country, the reference point is Bilbao, its largest city.
The straight-line distance between Bilbao and Kigali is about 6,009 km. In January, Bilbao is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
Flights leave Basque Country from Bilbao Airport (BIO), its international airport.
From Bilbao, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Spain
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Basque Country is the rule for citizens of Spain. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. 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
You will be travelling from the euro (EUR) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or 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
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.
- Basque Country is a region of Spain.
- Bilbao, Gasteiz / Vitoria and Donostia / San Sebastián are cities of Basque Country.
- Bilbao, the largest city of Basque Country, has about 347,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bilbao is about 6,009 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bilbao is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Bilbao, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Basque Country is Bilbao Airport (BIO).
- Citizens of Spain can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of Spain is the euro (EUR).
The villas
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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)
How do I fly from Basque Country to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Bilbao, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Spain?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Can we pay in EUR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EUR; 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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