Zanzibar and Kigali
The city of Zanzibar lies in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, with about 710,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Zanzibar to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Zanzibar, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali. 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 Zanzibar
About 1,117 km separate Zanzibar from Kigali, as the crow flies. The clock in Zanzibar is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Zanzibar has its own international airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Nearest airports to Zanzibar with a direct flight to Kigali: Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 7 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 79 km away). From Zanzibar (ZNZ), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Tanzania
For visitors setting off from Zanzibar, 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. 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. 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
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.
- Zanzibar is about 1,117 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Zanzibar has about 710,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Zanzibar is in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania.
- Zanzibar is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airports to Zanzibar with a direct flight to Kigali are ZNZ (7 km away) and DAR (79 km away).
- The international airport of Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
- 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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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
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)
How do I fly from Zanzibar to Kigali?
From Zanzibar, the nearest airports with a direct flight to Kigali are Zanzibar (ZNZ, about 7 km away) and Dar es Salaam (DAR, about 79 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.
Which payment methods work from Tanzania?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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