Maine and Kigali
In the United States, Maine is home to Portland, Bangor and Presque Isle. Portland, with about 66,900 inhabitants, is the reference city.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Maine: upscale retreats in Kigali
From Maine, 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 Maine
Distances and flights are given from Portland, the reference city of the state.
The straight-line distance between Portland and Kigali is about 10,986 km. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Portland is seven hours behind Kigali, in July six hours behind Kigali.
Departures from Maine are served by Portland International Jetport (PWM), Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Presque Isle International Airport (PQI).
From Portland, 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 Maine 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
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. 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
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.
- Maine is a state of the United States.
- Portland, Bangor and Presque Isle are cities of Maine.
- Portland, the reference city of Maine, has about 66,900 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Portland is about 10,986 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Portland is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Portland, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airports of Maine are Portland International Jetport (PWM), Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Presque Isle International Airport (PQI).
- 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. In the United States you might call it a vacation rental or a private estate; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Maine to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Portland, 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 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 long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup 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.
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