Hawaii and Kigali
In the United States, Hawaii is home to Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Lihue. Honolulu, with about 351,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Hawaii to Kigali: premium estates
From Hawaii, 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 Hawaii
Figures on this page start from Honolulu, the largest city of Hawaii.
The straight-line distance between Honolulu and Kigali is about 17,698 km. Honolulu is twelve hours behind Kigali.
Hawaii has three international airports: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului International Airport (OGG) and Lihue Airport (LIH).
From Honolulu, 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
From Hawaii 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
The United States uses the US dollar, the currency the villas are quoted in, so there is nothing to convert. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Hawaii is a state of the United States.
- Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Lihue are cities of Hawaii.
- Honolulu, the largest city of Hawaii, has about 351,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Honolulu is about 17,698 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Honolulu is twelve hours behind Kigali.
- From Honolulu, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airports of Hawaii are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului International Airport (OGG) and Lihue Airport (LIH).
- 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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
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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Hawaii?
We do not list a direct flight. From Honolulu, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); 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 for the villa from the United States?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; 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.
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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