Mtwara Region and Kigali
Mtwara Region lies in Tanzania, named like its largest city: Mtwara, with about 141,000 inhabitants.
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Mtwara Region to Kigali: refined private villas
From Mtwara Region, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Dar es Salaam (DAR) with RwandAir. Free entry pass on arrival, up to six months.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Mtwara Region
Distances and flights are given from Mtwara, the largest city of the region of the same name.
About 1,451 km separate Mtwara from Kigali, as the crow flies. Mtwara is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airports to Mtwara with a direct flight to Kigali are Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 392 km away) and Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 462 km away). Dar es Salaam (DAR) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Tanzania
For visitors setting off from Mtwara 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. Tanzania belongs to 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. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Mtwara Region lies in Tanzania.
- Mtwara is a city of the Mtwara Region.
- Mtwara, the largest city of the Mtwara Region, has about 141,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mtwara is about 1,451 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mtwara is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airports to Mtwara with a direct flight to Kigali are DAR (392 km away) and ZNZ (462 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Mtwara Region?
From Mtwara, the largest city of the Mtwara Region, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 392 km away) and Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 462 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Dar es Salaam.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Tanzania?
Citizens of Tanzania get a free entry pass at the border or the airport, valid for a stay of up to six months.
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 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.
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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