Portland and Kigali
About 653,000 people live in Portland, in Oregon, the United States. Other cities in Oregon include Hillsboro, Salem, Eugene and Medford.
Private villas · Kigali
Luxury estates in Kigali for travellers from Portland, USA
From Portland, Oregon, connect through London Heathrow, Brussels or Paris CDG; 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 Portland
Kigali lies about 14,488 km from Portland, in a straight line. Mind the season: Portland is ten hours behind Kigali in January and nine hours behind Kigali in July.
Flights leave Portland from Portland International Airport (PDX), its international airport.
From Portland, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of the United States
What counts is the passport: citizens of the United States travelling from Portland follow the rule that applies to 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
Stays are quoted in US dollars, the currency of the United States; Rwandan francs, mobile money and crypto are accepted too. 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.
- Portland is about 14,488 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Portland has about 653,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Portland is in Oregon, the United States.
- Hillsboro, Salem, Eugene and Medford are in the same region as Portland.
- Portland is ten hours behind Kigali in January and nine hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Portland, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Portland is Portland International Airport (PDX).
- 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. Looking for a vacation rental in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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)
How do I fly from Portland to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Portland, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); 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 in USD?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars; Rwandan francs, mobile money and crypto are accepted too. 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.
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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