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Private villas · Kigali

Arlington, USA to Kigali: upscale estates

From Arlington, Texas, 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

Arlington and Kigali

About 388,000 people live in Arlington, in Texas, the United States. Other cities in the same region include Irving, Fort Worth, Dallas, Garland and Plano.

Getting to Kigali from Arlington

The straight-line distance between Arlington and Kigali is about 13,539 km. In January, Arlington is eight hours behind Kigali; in July, seven hours behind Kigali.

From Arlington, 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 Arlington 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

No exchange needed: the United States uses the US dollar, and so do the villa rates. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.

  • Arlington is about 13,539 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Arlington has about 388,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Arlington is in Texas, the United States.
  • Irving, Fort Worth, Dallas, Garland and Plano are in the same region as Arlington.
  • Arlington is eight hours behind Kigali in January and seven hours behind Kigali in July.
  • From Arlington, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
  • 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).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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. 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.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

How do I fly from Arlington to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From Arlington, 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.

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 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.

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.

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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