Maryland and Kigali
Maryland lies in the United States, and Baltimore, with about 586,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Maryland to Kigali: upscale private villas
From Maryland, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. 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 Maryland
Figures on this page start from Baltimore, the largest city of Maryland.
The straight-line distance between Baltimore and Kigali is about 11,574 km. Because of daylight saving time, Baltimore is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
Flights leave Maryland from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), its international airport.
From Baltimore, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United States
From Maryland 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. 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. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Maryland is a state of the United States.
- Baltimore is a city of Maryland.
- Baltimore, the largest city of Maryland, has about 586,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Baltimore is about 11,574 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Baltimore is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Baltimore, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Maryland is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
- 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Maryland to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Baltimore, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
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.
Which payment methods work from the United States?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after 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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
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