Florida and Kigali
Jacksonville, with about 1,010,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Florida in the United States; the state's cities include Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg.
Private villas · Kigali
From Florida to Kigali: refined homes
From Florida, most travellers connect through London Heathrow, Paris CDG or Brussels; 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 Florida
We measure from Jacksonville, the largest city of Florida.
Jacksonville and Kigali are about 12,193 km apart in a straight line. Because of daylight saving time, Jacksonville is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
Departures from Florida are served by Miami International Airport (MIA), Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
From Jacksonville, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of the United States
From Florida or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. 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
Villa rates are in US dollars, the same currency as in the United States. 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Florida is a state of the United States.
- Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg are cities of Florida.
- Jacksonville, the largest city of Florida, has about 1,010,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Jacksonville is about 12,193 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Jacksonville is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Jacksonville, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airports of Florida are Miami International Airport (MIA), Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
- 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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.”
“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 Florida to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Jacksonville, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from the United States?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Can we pay in USD?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars; Rwandan francs, mobile money and crypto are accepted too. The concierge sends the details once 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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.