Luanshya and Kigali
Luanshya, in Copperbelt Province, Zambia, counts about 193,000 inhabitants. Other cities in Copperbelt Province include Ndola, Kitwe, Mufulira and Chingola.
Private villas · Kigali
From Luanshya to Kigali: secluded retreats
From Luanshya, most travellers connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Cairo; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Luanshya
The straight-line distance between Luanshya and Kigali is about 1,257 km. No change of watch: Luanshya is on Kigali time.
From Luanshya, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Zambia
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Luanshya is the rule 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. Zambia is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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.
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.
- Luanshya is about 1,257 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Luanshya has about 193,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Luanshya is in Copperbelt Province, Zambia.
- Ndola, Kitwe, Mufulira and Chingola are in the same region as Luanshya.
- Luanshya keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Luanshya, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. 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)
How do I fly from Luanshya to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Luanshya, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
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 far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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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.