Pwani and Kigali
Pwani is a region in Tanzania; Kibaha, with about 265,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Sophisticated houses in Kigali for travellers from Pwani
From Pwani, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Dar es Salaam (DAR). Free entry pass on arrival, up to six months.
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 Pwani
Figures on this page start from Kibaha, the largest city of Pwani.
About 1,118 km separate Kibaha from Kigali, as the crow flies. Time difference: Kibaha is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Departures from Pwani are served by Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Nearest airports to Kibaha with a direct flight to Kigali: Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 34 km away) and Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 69 km away). Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Tanzania
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Pwani, 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. 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
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. 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
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.
- Pwani is a region of Tanzania.
- Kibaha is a city of Pwani.
- Kibaha, the largest city of Pwani, has about 265,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kibaha is about 1,118 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kibaha is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airports to Kibaha with a direct flight to Kigali are DAR (34 km away) and ZNZ (69 km away).
- The international airport of Pwani 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).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Think of a holiday home with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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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Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Pwani?
From Kibaha, the largest city of Pwani, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 34 km away) and Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 69 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Dar es Salaam.
Is a visa required from Tanzania?
No. An entry pass is issued free on arrival, for 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 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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