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From San Antonio to Kigali: private estates

From San Antonio, 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

San Antonio and Kigali

San Antonio, in Texas, the United States, counts about 1,527,000 inhabitants. Austin, Round Rock, Killeen, Corpus Christi and Laredo lie in the same region as San Antonio.

Getting to Kigali from San Antonio

Kigali lies about 13,789 km from San Antonio, in a straight line. In January, San Antonio is eight hours behind Kigali; in July, seven hours behind Kigali.

San Antonio has its own international airport, San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

From San Antonio, 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 San Antonio 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

Villa rates are in US dollars, the same currency as in the United States. 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

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.

  • San Antonio is about 13,789 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • San Antonio has about 1,527,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • San Antonio is in Texas, the United States.
  • Austin, Round Rock, Killeen, Corpus Christi and Laredo are in the same region as San Antonio.
  • San Antonio is eight hours behind Kigali in January and seven hours behind Kigali in July.
  • From San Antonio, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
  • The international airport of San Antonio is San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
  • 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

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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 San Antonio to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From San Antonio, 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.

Can we pay for the villa from the United States?

Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; 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.

Where the facts come from

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

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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