Basingstoke and Kigali
Basingstoke, in England, the United Kingdom, counts about 108,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Reading, Woking, Slough, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Private villas · Kigali
From Basingstoke to Kigali: premium serviced villas
From Basingstoke, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from London (LHR) with RwandAir. Visa fee waived, 30 days.
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 Basingstoke
Kigali lies about 6,608 km from Basingstoke, in a straight line. In January, Basingstoke is two hours behind Kigali; in July, one hour behind Kigali.
The closest airport to Basingstoke with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 49 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between London (LHR) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
What counts is the passport: citizens of the United Kingdom travelling from Basingstoke follow the rule that applies to the United Kingdom. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Membership: the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the British pound (GBP); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Basingstoke is about 6,608 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Basingstoke has about 108,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Basingstoke is in England, the United Kingdom.
- Reading, Woking, Slough, Southampton and Portsmouth are in the same region as Basingstoke.
- Basingstoke is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Basingstoke with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (49 km away).
- Citizens of the United Kingdom get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of the United Kingdom is the British pound (GBP).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. In the United Kingdom you might call it a short let or a holiday home; 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)
How do I fly from Basingstoke to Kigali?
From Basingstoke, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 49 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from London.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the United Kingdom?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Can we pay in GBP?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not GBP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
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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