Kasulu and Kigali
Kasulu, a city of about 238,000 people, lies in Kigoma, Tanzania. Also in this region: Kigoma.
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Travelling from Kasulu: luxury holiday homes in Kigali
From Kasulu, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Zanzibar (ZNZ) with RwandAir. Free entry pass on arrival.
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 Kasulu
About 292 km separate Kasulu from Kigali, as the crow flies. Kasulu is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Kasulu connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 1,026 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 1,039 km away). RwandAir connects Zanzibar (ZNZ) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Tanzania
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Kasulu, citizens of Tanzania follow this one. 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's memberships include the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once your 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Kasulu is about 292 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kasulu has about 238,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kasulu is in Kigoma, Tanzania.
- Kigoma is in the same region as Kasulu.
- Kasulu is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airports to Kasulu with a direct flight to Kigali are ZNZ (1,026 km away) and DAR (1,039 km away).
- 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).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. A holiday home, a furnished villa: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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.
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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 Kasulu to Kigali?
From Kasulu, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 1,026 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 1,039 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Zanzibar.
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.
How do guests from Tanzania 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 long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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