Midlands Province and Kigali
Midlands Province lies in Zimbabwe, and Gweru, with about 158,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Midlands Province: luxury houses in Kigali
From Midlands 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
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Midlands Province
Gweru, the largest city of Midlands Province, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
The straight-line distance between Gweru and Kigali is about 1,946 km. No change of watch: Gweru is on Kigali time.
The closest airport to Gweru with a direct flight to Kigali is Harare (HRE, about 216 km away). RwandAir connects Harare (HRE) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Zimbabwe
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Midlands Province is the 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. As a member of the African Union, Zimbabwe 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
At home you pay in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Midlands Province lies in Zimbabwe.
- Gweru and Kwekwe are cities of Midlands Province.
- Gweru, the largest city of Midlands Province, has about 158,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Gweru is about 1,946 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Gweru keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Gweru with a direct flight to Kigali is HRE (216 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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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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 Midlands Province to Kigali?
From Gweru, the largest city of Midlands Province, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Harare (HRE, about 216 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 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.
Villas and features for travellers from Midlands Province
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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