Skip to content
Check dates
A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach
Private villas · Kigali

Private homes in Kigali for travellers from Syria

Coming to Kigali from Syria? Private homes, booked whole to one group at a time, and a concierge who looks after the arrival.

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

Getting to Kigali from Syria

Kigali lies about 3,997 km from Damascus, in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Damascus is one hour ahead of Kigali.

From Syria, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Another option: fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST).

Among Syria's international airports: Damascus International Airport (DAM), Aleppo International Airport (ALP) and Latakia International Airport (LTK).

Travellers from Aleppo, Homs and Latakia can reach the concierge on WhatsApp before they fly.

Entry for citizens of Syria

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 Syrian pound (SYP) 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

From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.

  • Damascus is about 3,997 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Syria has 4 international airports.
  • Damascus is one hour ahead of Kigali.
  • Citizens of Syria 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 Syria is the Syrian pound (SYP).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.

The living room, with a large painting, soft sofas and warm cove lighting. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
Plan your stay
The villa at dusk, with a palm tree and the garden lights coming on. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
Plan your stay
A covered poolside lounge, with sofas and a red daybed beside the pool. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
Plan your stay
A lounge chair on the balcony at night, with the city lights below. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
Plan your stay
“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)

Do citizens of Syria need a visa for Rwanda?

Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Syria?

We do not list a direct flight from Syria. From Syria, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.

Will I need to change my watch from Syria?

Damascus is one hour ahead of Kigali.

How do guests from Syria pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

How do we get from Kigali airport to the villa?

By private pickup, arranged by the concierge for your flight; the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes away.

Is it a private villa or a shared one?

Private. Each residence is booked to one group at a time; there is no lobby and no one else staying.

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 Syria

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · 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.

Check datesWhatsApp
from $200/nightCheck dates