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Private villas · Kigali

Bexley to Kigali: elegant short lets

From Bexley, 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

Bexley and Kigali

Bexley, in England, the United Kingdom, counts about 228,000 inhabitants. Other cities in England include Ilford, London, Sutton, Enfield Town and Maidstone.

Getting to Kigali from Bexley

The straight-line distance between Bexley and Kigali is about 6,573 km. Bexley changes its clocks: two hours behind Kigali in January, one hour behind Kigali in July.

From Bexley, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 42 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between London (LHR) and Kigali.

Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom

From Bexley or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. As a member of the Commonwealth, the United Kingdom benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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

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. 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.

  • Bexley is about 6,573 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Bexley has about 228,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Bexley is in England, the United Kingdom.
  • Ilford, London, Sutton, Enfield Town and Maidstone are in the same region as Bexley.
  • Bexley is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
  • The nearest airport to Bexley with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (42 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).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. Looking for a short let in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Is there a direct flight from Bexley to Kigali?

From Bexley, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 42 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from London.

How do citizens of the United Kingdom enter Rwanda?

No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.

Do we need to change money before leaving the United Kingdom?

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 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 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.

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.

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