Livingstone and Kigali
Livingstone, a city of about 178,000 people, lies in Southern Province, Zambia. In the same region as Livingstone: Mazabuka.
Private villas · Kigali
From Livingstone to Kigali: luxury private villas
From Livingstone, 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 Livingstone
About 1,826 km separate Livingstone from Kigali, as the crow flies. Livingstone keeps the same time as Kigali.
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) is the international airport of Livingstone.
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
Travelling from Livingstone, you follow the entry 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Zambia benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Zambian kwacha (ZMW); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Livingstone is about 1,826 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Livingstone has about 178,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Livingstone is in Southern Province, Zambia.
- Mazabuka is in the same region as Livingstone.
- 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 Livingstone 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). 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 Livingstone 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.
Can we pay for the villa from Zambia?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
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.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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