Newark and Kigali
The city of Newark lies in New Jersey, the United States, with about 282,000 inhabitants. Close to Newark, in the same region: Paterson, Edison and Atlantic City.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Newark: secluded vacation rentals in Kigali
From Newark, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) 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 Newark
About 11,345 km separate Newark from Kigali, as the crow flies. Because of daylight saving time, Newark is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
Departures from Newark are served by Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
From Newark, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United States
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Newark, citizens of the United States follow this one. 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
Villa rates are in US dollars, the same currency as in the United States. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Newark is about 11,345 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Newark has about 282,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Newark is in New Jersey, the United States.
- Paterson, Edison and Atlantic City are in the same region as Newark.
- Newark is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Newark, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Newark is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
- 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Newark?
We do not list a direct flight. From Newark, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
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.
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.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Newark
Keep exploring
Airport pickup at any hourThe Black Key ArrivalWhere to stay in Kigali →Gorilla trekking from Kigali →
Popular with travellers from United States
Nearby cities
Services your concierge can arrange
Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · 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.