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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Zambia: opulent private residences in Kigali

From Zambia to Kigali: opulent private residences in the city's quiet neighbourhoods, with airport pickup at any hour.

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

At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Zambia

The straight-line distance between Lusaka and Kigali is about 1,509 km. There is no time difference between Lusaka and Kigali.

From Zambia, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Another option: fly Kenya Airways via Nairobi (NBO).

International airports in Zambia: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI).

Guests travelling from Kitwe, Ndola and Chipata get the same welcome: a pickup at any hour and the villa ready.

Entry for citizens of Zambia

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. Membership: the African Union and the Commonwealth. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted.

Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the dates are confirmed.

Zambia is home to about 12,000 people from Rwanda (UN DESA's 2024 migrant stock figures).

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.

Lusaka is about 1,509 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Zambia has 4 international airports.
Lusaka keeps the same time as Kigali.
Citizens of Zambia get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
The Rwandan community in Zambia numbers about 12,000 people (UN DESA 2024).
The currency of Zambia is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW).

The villas

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.

“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

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 are the entry rules for travellers from Zambia?

A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.

Can I fly direct to Kigali from Zambia?

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

Will I need to change my watch from Zambia?

None: Lusaka keeps the same time as Kigali.

Can we pay in ZMW?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not ZMW; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

Our flight from Zambia lands late. Is pickup possible?

Yes, at any hour. Send the flight number to the concierge once it is booked.

Do we share the house with strangers?

No. A villa is never shared: one booking, one group, the whole house.

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.