Exeter and Kigali
Exeter, in England, the United Kingdom, counts about 131,000 inhabitants. Other cities in England include Plymouth, Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton and Swindon.
Private villas · Kigali
Exeter to Kigali: prestige private residences
From Exeter, 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 Exeter
Kigali lies about 6,666 km from Exeter, in a straight line. Mind the season: Exeter is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
Exeter has its own international airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT).
Nearest airport to Exeter with a direct flight to Kigali: London (LHR, about 230 km away). London (LHR) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
What counts is the passport: citizens of the United Kingdom travelling from Exeter 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. The United Kingdom's memberships include 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
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. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
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.
- Exeter is about 6,666 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Exeter has about 131,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Exeter is in England, the United Kingdom.
- Plymouth, Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton and Swindon are in the same region as Exeter.
- Exeter is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Exeter with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (230 km away).
- The international airport of Exeter is Exeter International Airport (EXT).
- 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
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. 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.”
“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 Exeter to Kigali?
From Exeter, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 230 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from London.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from the United Kingdom?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
Which payment methods work from the United Kingdom?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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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