Lubbock and Kigali
Lubbock, a city of about 249,000 people, lies in Texas, the United States. Also in this region: Midland, Amarillo, Odessa, Abilene and Wichita Falls.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Lubbock: high-end estates in Kigali
From Lubbock, 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 Lubbock
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 13,911 km from Lubbock. Lubbock changes its clocks: eight hours behind Kigali in January, seven hours behind Kigali in July.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is the international airport of Lubbock.
From Lubbock, 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
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Lubbock, 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
No exchange needed: the United States uses the US dollar, and so do the villa rates. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Lubbock is about 13,911 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lubbock has about 249,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lubbock is in Texas, the United States.
- Midland, Amarillo, Odessa, Abilene and Wichita Falls are in the same region as Lubbock.
- Lubbock is eight hours behind Kigali in January and seven hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Lubbock, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Lubbock is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
- 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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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.
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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Lubbock to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Lubbock, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Which payment methods work from the United States?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after 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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