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Private villas · Kigali

From Dar es Salaam Region to Kigali: luxury residences

From Dar es Salaam Region, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Dar es Salaam (DAR). Free entry pass on arrival.

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

Dar es Salaam Region and Kigali

Dar es Salaam Region lies in Tanzania; Dar es Salaam, with about 5,384,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Dar es Salaam Region

For Dar es Salaam Region, the reference point is Dar es Salaam, its largest city.

About 1,156 km separate Dar es Salaam from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Dar es Salaam is one hour ahead of Kigali.

Flights leave Dar es Salaam Region from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), its international airport.

Nearest airports to Dar es Salaam with a direct flight to Kigali: Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 9 km away) and Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 67 km away). RwandAir connects Dar es Salaam (DAR) with Kigali, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of Tanzania

For visitors setting off from Dar es Salaam Region, the rule that applies is the one for Tanzania's citizens. Citizens of East African Community partner states receive an entry pass free of charge on arrival, for a stay of up to six months. Membership: the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.

Money and payment

Tanzania's currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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

Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.

  • Dar es Salaam Region lies in Tanzania.
  • Dar es Salaam is a city of Dar es Salaam Region.
  • Dar es Salaam, the largest city of Dar es Salaam Region, has about 5,384,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Dar es Salaam is about 1,156 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Dar es Salaam is one hour ahead of Kigali.
  • The nearest airports to Dar es Salaam with a direct flight to Kigali are DAR (9 km away) and ZNZ (67 km away).
  • The international airport of Dar es Salaam Region is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
  • 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). Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.

The principal suite's private terrace at night, through a glass door. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa above its lit stone terraces and garden stair at dusk. 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)

Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Dar es Salaam Region?

From Dar es Salaam, the largest city of Dar es Salaam Region, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 9 km away) and Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 67 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Dar es Salaam.

Do citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Rwanda?

No visa is needed: as East African Community citizens, you receive a free entry pass on arrival for up to six months.

Do we need to change money before leaving Tanzania?

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.

How far is the airport?

Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.

Villas and features for travellers from Dar es Salaam Region

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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