A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Chitungwiza to Kigali: premium serviced villas

From Chitungwiza, RwandAir flies non-stop 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

Chitungwiza and Kigali

Chitungwiza, in Harare Province, Zimbabwe, counts about 371,000 inhabitants. Harare lies in the same region as Chitungwiza.

Getting to Kigali from Chitungwiza

Kigali lies about 1,790 km from Chitungwiza, in a straight line. No change of watch: Chitungwiza is on Kigali time.

Most routes from Chitungwiza connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Harare (HRE, about 9 km away). From Harare (HRE), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Zimbabwe

What counts is the passport: citizens of Zimbabwe travelling from Chitungwiza follow the rule that applies to 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG); 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.

Chitungwiza is about 1,790 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Chitungwiza has about 371,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Chitungwiza is in Harare Province, Zimbabwe.
Harare is in the same region as Chitungwiza.
Chitungwiza keeps the same time as Kigali.
The nearest airport to Chitungwiza with a direct flight to Kigali is HRE (9 km away).
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

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

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 Chitungwiza to Kigali?

From Chitungwiza, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Harare (HRE, about 9 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Harare.

Do citizens of Zimbabwe need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Zimbabwe receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.

Can we pay for the villa from Zimbabwe?

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 long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?

By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.