Pennsylvania and Kigali
Philadelphia, with about 1,574,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Pennsylvania in the United States; the state's cities include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie and Scranton.
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From Pennsylvania to Kigali: opulent private villas
From Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania
We measure from Philadelphia, the largest city of Pennsylvania.
Kigali lies about 11,440 km from Philadelphia, in a straight line. Mind the season: Philadelphia is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
Pennsylvania has three international airports: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
From Philadelphia, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United States
What counts is the passport: citizens of the United States travelling from Pennsylvania 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
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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Pennsylvania is a state of the United States.
- Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie and Scranton are cities of Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia, the largest city of Pennsylvania, has about 1,574,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Philadelphia is about 11,440 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Philadelphia is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Philadelphia, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- The international airports of Pennsylvania are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
- 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. If you would search for a vacation rental at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Pennsylvania?
We do not list a direct flight. From Philadelphia, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from the United States?
Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.
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 do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
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Where the facts come from
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