Kabwe and Kigali
Kabwe is a city of about 289,000 people in Central Province, Zambia.
Private villas · Kigali
Kabwe to Kigali: sophisticated holiday homes
From Kabwe, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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 Kabwe
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 1,401 km from Kabwe. Kabwe keeps the same time as Kigali.
From Kabwe, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Zambia
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Kabwe, citizens of Zambia follow this one. 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. Zambia is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Zambia's currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Kabwe is about 1,401 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kabwe has about 289,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kabwe is in Central Province, Zambia.
- Kabwe keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Kabwe, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- Citizens of Zambia get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Zambia is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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 Kabwe to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kabwe, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Do citizens of Zambia need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Zambia receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
Do we need to change money before leaving Zambia?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
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.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Kabwe
Keep exploring
Airport pickup at any hourThe Black Key ArrivalWhere to stay in Kigali →Gorilla trekking from Kigali →
Popular with travellers from Zambia
Services your concierge can arrange
Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · 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.