Dayton and Kigali
Dayton, in Ohio, the United States, counts about 136,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo, Akron and Cleveland.
Private villas · Kigali
Premium estates in Kigali for travellers from Dayton
From Dayton, 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 Dayton
The straight-line distance between Dayton and Kigali is about 12,200 km. Mind the season: Dayton is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
Dayton has its own international airport, James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY).
From Dayton, 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
From Dayton 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. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Dayton is about 12,200 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Dayton has about 136,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Dayton is in Ohio, the United States.
- Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo, Akron and Cleveland are in the same region as Dayton.
- Dayton is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Dayton, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Dayton is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY).
- 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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)
How do I fly from Dayton to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Dayton, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
How do citizens of the United States enter Rwanda?
Citizens of the United States get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple entry.
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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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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