Joliet and Kigali
Joliet (in Illinois, the United States) has about 148,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Other cities in Illinois include Aurora, Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Peoria.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Joliet: upscale vacation rentals in Kigali
From Joliet, 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 Joliet
Kigali lies about 12,460 km from Joliet, in a straight line. Because of daylight saving time, Joliet is eight hours behind Kigali in January and seven hours behind Kigali in July.
From Joliet, 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
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Joliet is the 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
The United States's US dollar is also the currency of the villa rates; other methods include RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto. 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
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.
- Joliet is about 12,460 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Joliet has about 148,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Joliet is in Illinois, the United States.
- Aurora, Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Peoria are in the same region as Joliet.
- Joliet is eight hours behind Kigali in January and seven hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Joliet, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. 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.
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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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Joliet?
We do not list a direct flight. From Joliet, 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.
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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