Kampala and Kigali
As the capital of Uganda, Kampala counts about 1,681,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Kasangati, Mukono, Katabi, Entebbe and Lugazi.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Kampala: designer holiday homes in Kigali
From Kampala, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Entebbe (EBB) 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 Kampala
The straight-line distance between Kampala and Kigali is about 377 km. Kampala is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Kampala connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Entebbe (EBB, about 34 km away). Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Uganda
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Kampala is the rule for citizens of Uganda. Citizens of East African Community partner states receive an entry pass free of charge on arrival, for a stay of up to six months. Uganda is a member of the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Ugandan shilling (UGX) 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Kampala is about 377 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kampala has about 1,681,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kampala is the capital of Uganda.
- Kasangati, Mukono, Katabi, Entebbe and Lugazi are in the same region as Kampala.
- Kampala is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Kampala with a direct flight to Kigali is EBB (34 km away).
- Citizens of Uganda get a free entry pass on arrival, for up to six months, as members of the East African Community.
- The currency of Uganda is the Ugandan shilling (UGX).
The villas
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. In Uganda 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)
Is there a direct flight from Kampala to Kigali?
From Kampala, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Entebbe (EBB, about 34 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Entebbe.
How do citizens of Uganda enter Rwanda?
A free six-month entry pass on arrival applies to citizens of Uganda.
Do we need to change money before leaving Uganda?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and 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 large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.