Fort Lauderdale and Kigali
Fort Lauderdale is a city of about 183,000 people in Florida, the United States. In the same region as Fort Lauderdale: Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Hialeah, Miami and West Palm Beach.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Fort Lauderdale: high-end estates in Kigali
From Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale
Measured in a straight line, it is about 12,116 km from Fort Lauderdale to Kigali. Fort Lauderdale changes its clocks: seven hours behind Kigali in January, six hours behind Kigali in July.
Fort Lauderdale has its own international airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
From Fort Lauderdale, 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
Travelling from Fort Lauderdale, you follow the entry rule for citizens of the United States. 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
The United States uses the US dollar, the currency the villas are quoted in, so there is nothing to convert. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Fort Lauderdale is about 12,116 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Fort Lauderdale has about 183,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Fort Lauderdale is in Florida, the United States.
- Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Hialeah, Miami and West Palm Beach are in the same region as Fort Lauderdale.
- Fort Lauderdale is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Fort Lauderdale, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Fort Lauderdale is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
- 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. A vacation rental, a private estate: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Fort Lauderdale, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
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 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.
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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.