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Private villas · Kigali

Luxury serviced villas in Kigali for travellers from Sri Lanka

From Sri Lanka to Kigali: luxury serviced villas in the city's quiet neighbourhoods, with airport pickup at any hour.

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

Getting to Kigali from Sri Lanka

Colombo and Kigali are about 5,613 km apart in a straight line. Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Kigali.

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

Bandaranaike International Colombo (CMB), Ratmalana (RML) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF): the international airports of Sri Lanka.

Travellers from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Maharagama and Jaffna can reach the concierge on WhatsApp before they fly.

Entry for citizens of Sri Lanka

As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Sri Lanka's memberships include 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

At home you pay in the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies.

Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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.

  • Colombo is about 5,613 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Sri Lanka has 5 international airports.
  • Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Kigali.
  • Citizens of Sri Lanka get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.

“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 Sri Lanka?

The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Sri Lanka's membership of the Commonwealth.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Sri Lanka?

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

What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and Kigali?

Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Kigali.

Do we need to change money before leaving Sri Lanka?

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.

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.

Will anyone else be staying at the villa?

No one else stays there: every villa is booked whole, to one group at a time, behind its own gate.

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.

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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