Oxford and Kigali
Oxford is a city of about 162,000 people in England, the United Kingdom. In the same region as Oxford: Reading, Swindon, Milton Keynes, Slough and Basingstoke.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Oxford: prestige serviced villas in Kigali
From Oxford, 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 Oxford
About 6,658 km separate Oxford from Kigali, as the crow flies. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Oxford is two hours behind Kigali, in July one hour behind Kigali.
Nearest airport to Oxford with a direct flight to Kigali: London (LHR, about 63 km away). London (LHR) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
For visitors setting off from Oxford, the rule that applies is the one for the United Kingdom's citizens. 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 belongs to 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the British pound (GBP); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
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.
- Oxford is about 6,658 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Oxford has about 162,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Oxford is in England, the United Kingdom.
- Reading, Swindon, Milton Keynes, Slough and Basingstoke are in the same region as Oxford.
- Oxford is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Oxford with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (63 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 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Think of a short let 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 Oxford to Kigali?
From Oxford, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 63 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.
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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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