Mazabuka and Kigali
Mazabuka (in Southern Province, Zambia) has about 104,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Livingstone lies in the same region as Mazabuka.
Private villas · Kigali
From Mazabuka to Kigali: upscale residences
From Mazabuka, 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 Mazabuka
Kigali lies about 1,567 km from Mazabuka, in a straight line. Clocks in Mazabuka and Kigali show the same time.
From Mazabuka, 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 Mazabuka 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. Membership: 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
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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Mazabuka is about 1,567 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mazabuka has about 104,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mazabuka is in Southern Province, Zambia.
- Livingstone is in the same region as Mazabuka.
- Mazabuka keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Mazabuka, 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, 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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Mazabuka?
We do not list a direct flight. From Mazabuka, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Zambia?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
Can we pay in ZMW?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not ZMW; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in 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.
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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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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