Lusaka and Kigali
As the capital of Zambia, Lusaka counts about 2,212,000 inhabitants. Another city in Lusaka Province includes Kafue.
Private villas · Kigali
From Lusaka to Kigali: boutique private residences
From Lusaka, 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 Lusaka
The straight-line distance between Lusaka and Kigali is about 1,509 km. Clocks in Lusaka and Kigali show the same time.
Flights leave Lusaka from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), its international airport.
From Lusaka, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Zambia
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Lusaka 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. 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 Zambian kwacha (ZMW) 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Lusaka is about 1,509 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lusaka has about 2,212,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lusaka is the capital of Zambia.
- Kafue is in the same region as Lusaka.
- Lusaka keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Lusaka, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Lusaka is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
- 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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 Lusaka to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Lusaka, 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.
How do guests from Zambia 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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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