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Private villas · Kigali

Private holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Tanzania

Four private villas in Kigali, ready for guests from Tanzania, with a concierge who answers on WhatsApp before you fly.

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

Getting to Kigali from Tanzania

Measured in a straight line, it is about 786 km from Dodoma to Kigali. Expect a time difference: Dodoma is one hour ahead of Kigali.

You can fly direct from Tanzania to Kigali. Dar es Salaam (DAR) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir. RwandAir connects Zanzibar (ZNZ) with Kigali, non-stop.

Among Tanzania's international airports: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Starting from Dar es Salaam, Mwanza or Zanzibar? Tell the concierge your flight, and the rest is arranged.

Entry for citizens of Tanzania

Citizens of East African Community partner states receive an entry pass free of charge on arrival, for a stay of up to six months. Tanzania belongs to the East African Community, the African Union and 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

Rates are in US dollars rather than the Tanzanian shilling (TZS); 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.

  • Dodoma is about 786 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Direct flights from Tanzania to Kigali leave from Dar es Salaam (DAR) with RwandAir and from Zanzibar (ZNZ) with RwandAir.
  • Tanzania has 4 international airports.
  • Dodoma is one hour ahead of Kigali.
  • Citizens of Tanzania get a free entry pass on arrival, for up to six months, as members of the East African Community.
  • The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. Think of a holiday home with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.

The pool beside the villa, with green hills beyond. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The infinity pool, reflecting the villa and the sky. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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The poolside lounge with red ottomans, overlooking the pool. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

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

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“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 Tanzania?

No. An entry pass is issued free on arrival, for up to six months.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Tanzania?

Direct flights to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop, from Dar es Salaam (DAR); RwandAir, non-stop, from Zanzibar (ZNZ).

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Kigali?

Dodoma is one hour ahead of Kigali.

Can we pay in TZS?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not TZS; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

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 the whole villa ours?

Yes. The villa is booked to your group alone for the stay, with a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.

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.

Villas and features for travellers from Tanzania

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

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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