Kahama and Kigali
Home to about 454,000 people, Kahama lies in Shinyanga, Tanzania. Close to Kahama, in the same region: Shinyanga.
Private villas · Kigali
Kahama to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Kahama, 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 Kahama
Measured in a straight line, it is about 351 km from Kahama to Kigali. Kahama is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Nearest airports to Kahama with a direct flight to Kigali: Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 780 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 806 km away). Zanzibar (ZNZ) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Tanzania
For visitors setting off from Kahama, 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's memberships include 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
Tanzanian shilling (TZS) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
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.
- Kahama is about 351 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kahama has about 454,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kahama is in Shinyanga, Tanzania.
- Shinyanga is in the same region as Kahama.
- Kahama is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airports to Kahama with a direct flight to Kigali are ZNZ (780 km away) and DAR (806 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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. In Tanzania you might call it a holiday home or a furnished villa; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Kahama to Kigali?
From Kahama, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 780 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 806 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Zanzibar.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Tanzania?
As an East African Community partner state, Tanzania's citizens enter free of charge 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 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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