Mwanza Region and Kigali
Mwanza, with about 1,105,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of the region of the same name in Tanzania; the region's cities include Mwanza and Sengerema.
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Travelling from Mwanza Region: boutique houses in Kigali
From Mwanza Region, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Zanzibar (ZNZ) with RwandAir. Free entry pass on arrival.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Mwanza Region
The reference point is Mwanza, the largest city of the region that shares its name.
Kigali lies about 322 km from Mwanza, in a straight line. The clock in Mwanza is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) is the international airport of Mwanza Region.
The closest airports to Mwanza with a direct flight to Kigali are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 813 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 850 km away). From Zanzibar (ZNZ), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Tanzania
From Mwanza Region or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. 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
You will be travelling from the Tanzanian shilling (TZS) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Mwanza Region lies in Tanzania.
- Mwanza and Sengerema are cities of the Mwanza Region.
- Mwanza, the largest city of the Mwanza Region, has about 1,105,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mwanza is about 322 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mwanza is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airports to Mwanza with a direct flight to Kigali are ZNZ (813 km away) and DAR (850 km away).
- The international airport of Mwanza Region is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ).
- 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 in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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)
Is there a direct flight from Mwanza Region to Kigali?
From Mwanza, the largest city of the Mwanza Region, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 813 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 850 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Zanzibar.
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 for the villa from Tanzania?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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