Southern Province and Kigali
Southern Province in Zambia counts Livingstone and Mazabuka among its cities; Livingstone is the largest city, with about 178,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Southern Province, Zambia to Kigali: exclusive estates
From Southern Province, Zambia, 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 Southern Province
We measure from Livingstone, the largest city of Southern Province.
About 1,826 km separate Livingstone from Kigali, as the crow flies. Clocks in Livingstone and Kigali show the same time.
The international airport of Southern Province is Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI).
From Livingstone, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Zambia
For visitors setting off from Southern Province, the rule that applies is the one for Zambia's citizens. 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Zambia benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Zambian kwacha (ZMW) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
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.
- Southern Province lies in Zambia.
- Livingstone and Mazabuka are cities of Southern Province.
- Livingstone, the largest city of Southern Province, has about 178,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Livingstone is about 1,826 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Livingstone keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Livingstone, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Southern Province is Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI).
- 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Southern Province to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Livingstone, 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.
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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