Moshi and Kigali
Moshi is a city of about 222,000 people in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Moshi: luxury holiday homes in Kigali
From Moshi, 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 Moshi
About 823 km separate Moshi from Kigali, as the crow flies. The clock in Moshi is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
From Moshi, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 382 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 443 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 Moshi, 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. 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
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
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.
- Moshi is about 823 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Moshi has about 222,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Moshi is in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
- Moshi is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airports to Moshi with a direct flight to Kigali are ZNZ (382 km away) and DAR (443 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
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. If you would search for a holiday home at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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.
Nkeng confirms
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Moshi?
From Moshi, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 382 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 443 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Zanzibar.
How do citizens of Tanzania enter Rwanda?
A free six-month entry pass on arrival applies to citizens of Tanzania.
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 the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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