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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Fontana: opulent estates in Kigali

From Fontana, most travellers connect through London Heathrow, Brussels or Paris CDG; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.

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

Fontana and Kigali

The city of Fontana lies in California, the United States, with about 213,000 inhabitants. Close to Fontana, in the same region: San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Ontario and Moreno Valley.

Getting to Kigali from Fontana

About 15,102 km separate Fontana from Kigali, as the crow flies. Fontana changes its clocks: ten hours behind Kigali in January, nine hours behind Kigali in July.

From Fontana, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of the United States

Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Fontana, citizens of the United States follow this one. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Stays are quoted in US dollars, the currency of the United States; Rwandan francs, mobile money and crypto are accepted too. 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

The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.

  • Fontana is about 15,102 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Fontana has about 213,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Fontana is in California, the United States.
  • San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Ontario and Moreno Valley are in the same region as Fontana.
  • Fontana is ten hours behind Kigali in January and nine hours behind Kigali in July.
  • From Fontana, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
  • Citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
  • The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
  • The currency of the United States is the US dollar (USD).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Think of a vacation rental 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.”
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)

Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Fontana?

We do not list a direct flight. From Fontana, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.

Is a visa required from the United States?

Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.

Which payment methods work from the United States?

USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.

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.

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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