Sacramento and Kigali
The city of Sacramento lies in California, the United States, with about 525,000 inhabitants. In the same region as Sacramento: Elk Grove, Roseville, Fairfield, Stockton and Concord.
Private villas · Kigali
Sacramento to Kigali: luxury vacation rentals
From Sacramento, 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
Getting to Kigali from Sacramento
Measured in a straight line, it is about 15,021 km from Sacramento to Kigali. Because of daylight saving time, Sacramento is ten hours behind Kigali in January and nine hours behind Kigali in July.
Departures from Sacramento are served by Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
From Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Stays are quoted in US dollars, the currency of the United States; Rwandan francs, mobile money and crypto are accepted too. 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.
- Sacramento is about 15,021 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Sacramento has about 525,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Sacramento is in California, the United States.
- Elk Grove, Roseville, Fairfield, Stockton and Concord are in the same region as Sacramento.
- Sacramento is ten hours behind Kigali in January and nine hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Sacramento, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
- 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).
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. If you would search for a vacation rental 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
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Sacramento?
We do not list a direct flight. From Sacramento, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the United States?
A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Do we need to change money before leaving the United States?
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.
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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