Newport and Kigali
Home to about 162,000 people, Newport lies in Wales, the United Kingdom. Also in this region: Cardiff and Swansea.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Newport: exclusive holiday homes in Kigali
From Newport, 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 Newport
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 6,717 km from Newport. Mind the season: Newport is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
Most routes from Newport connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is London (LHR, about 176 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between London (LHR) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travelling from Newport, you follow the entry rule for citizens of 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 belongs to the Commonwealth. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
British pound (GBP) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Newport is about 6,717 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Newport has about 162,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Newport is in Wales, the United Kingdom.
- Cardiff and Swansea are in the same region as Newport.
- Newport is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Newport with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (176 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. If you would search for a short let at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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
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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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Newport?
From Newport, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 176 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from London.
Do citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of the United Kingdom receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of 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.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Newport
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Services your concierge can arrange
Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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