Bulawayo Province and Kigali
Bulawayo Province lies in Zimbabwe; Bulawayo, with about 666,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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Travelling from Bulawayo Province: opulent villas in Kigali
From Bulawayo Province, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Harare (HRE) with RwandAir. 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 Bulawayo Province
Distances and flights are given from Bulawayo, the largest city of the province.
About 2,030 km separate Bulawayo from Kigali, as the crow flies. Bulawayo keeps the same time as Kigali.
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) is the international airport of Bulawayo Province.
Nearest airport to Bulawayo with a direct flight to Kigali: Harare (HRE, about 361 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Harare (HRE) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Zimbabwe
Travelling from Bulawayo Province, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Zimbabwe. 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. Zimbabwe's memberships include the African Union. 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
Zimbabwe's currency is the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Bulawayo Province lies in Zimbabwe.
- Bulawayo is a city of Bulawayo Province.
- Bulawayo, the largest city of Bulawayo Province, has about 666,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bulawayo is about 2,030 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bulawayo keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Bulawayo with a direct flight to Kigali is HRE (361 km away).
- The international airport of Bulawayo Province is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).
- Citizens of Zimbabwe get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. 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
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Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Bulawayo Province to Kigali?
From Bulawayo, the largest city of Bulawayo Province, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Harare (HRE, about 361 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Harare.
How do citizens of Zimbabwe enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Which payment methods work from Zimbabwe?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after 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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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