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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Vietnam: boutique estates in Kigali

For travellers from Vietnam, boutique estates of your own in Kigali: gated, private and looked after by a house manager and a concierge.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Vietnam

Kigali lies about 8,615 km from Hanoi, in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Hanoi is five hours ahead of Kigali.

From Vietnam, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Another option: fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST).

Among Vietnam's international airports: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH).

Whether you set off from Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong or Cần Thơ, the concierge plans the arrival around your flight.

Entry for citizens of Vietnam

As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Vietnam belongs to La Francophonie. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

You will be travelling from the Vietnamese dong (VND) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto.

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.

  • Hanoi is about 8,615 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Vietnam has 9 international airports.
  • Hanoi is five hours ahead of Kigali.
  • Citizens of Vietnam get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong (VND).
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.

The living room in warm light, with a large sofa and a wall-mounted TV. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa above its lit stone terraces and garden stair at dusk. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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A landscaped garden path between palms and cypress trees at dusk. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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The living lounge in warm light, with a deep sectional sofa and a wall-mounted TV. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“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)

Do citizens of Vietnam need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Vietnam receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Vietnam?

We do not list a direct flight from Vietnam. From Vietnam, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.

Is Kigali ahead of or behind Vietnam?

Hanoi is five hours ahead of Kigali.

How do guests from Vietnam pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

Who meets us on arrival in Kigali?

A driver booked by your concierge, and the house manager or the concierge at the villa.

Is the whole villa ours?

Yes. The villa is booked to your group alone for the stay, with a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.

What if our group is bigger?

Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.

Villas and features for travellers from Vietnam

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

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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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