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Private villas · Kigali

Sarasota to Kigali: upscale vacation rentals

From Sarasota, 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

Sarasota and Kigali

Home to about 55,100 people, Sarasota lies in Florida, the United States. Also in this region: St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Tampa, Clearwater and Lakeland.

Getting to Kigali from Sarasota

Measured in a straight line, it is about 12,331 km from Sarasota to Kigali. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Sarasota is seven hours behind Kigali, in July six hours behind Kigali.

Sarasota has its own international airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

From Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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. 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. 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

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.

  • Sarasota is about 12,331 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Sarasota has about 55,100 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Sarasota is in Florida, the United States.
  • St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Tampa, Clearwater and Lakeland are in the same region as Sarasota.
  • Sarasota is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
  • From Sarasota, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
  • The international airport of Sarasota is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).
  • 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

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 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.”
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 Sarasota?

We do not list a direct flight. From Sarasota, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); 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.

How do guests from the United States pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

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.

Can we book more than one villa?

Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.

Where the facts come from

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

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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