The Red Room: the living room after dark, with its 100-inch screen
The kitchen, with bamboo at the window
A canopy bed and a tufted bench at its foot, in the principal suite
The patio bench, with palms and lawn beyond
The principal balcony after dark
The Red Room: the living room after dark, with its 100-inch screen

A Black Key Residence

Ikaze Private villa · Kicukiro, Kigali

2 suites · sleeps 4 · from $200/night

A romantic gated home in Niboye: the Red Room and its 100-inch screen, a canopy-bed principal suite, a balcony after dark, a private garden, and the airport 10 to 15 minutes away.

2 En-suite bedroomsUp to 4 guestsThe Red RoomFrom $200 / night

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Guests
From $200per night · whole villa
2 En-suite bedroomsUp to 4 guestsThe Red RoomFrom $200 / night
  • The Red Room: the living room after dark, with red mood lighting and a 100-inch screen
  • A canopy-bed principal suite with a balcony
  • A very large private garden and a shaded patio
  • Fenced and gated, with a security company day and night
  • The airport 10 to 15 minutes away
  • A house manager and daily housekeeping

Ikaze is a standalone villa in Niboye, fenced and gated,
where the living room becomes the Red Room after dark,
with a canopy-bed suite, a private garden and the airport 10 to 15 minutes away.
Ikaze is booked to a single group at a time.

The house is spacious, totally private, and immediately felt like a home away from home.
MayowaAugust 2026

Verified stay at Ikaze

The Setting

Quiet Niboye, with the airport close by.

Niboye is a quiet residential neighbourhood in Kicukiro. Ikaze is a standalone villa: a fence surrounds the property, the parking for two cars is gated, and a professional security company watches over it day and night. A house manager is on site.

It takes 10 to 15 minutes to reach Kigali International Airport, and the city centre is quick to reach from here.

The house from the garden: an upper balcony above a shaded patio
The Red Room: the living room after dark, with its 100-inch screen

The Villa

The Red Room, a canopy bed and a garden of your own.

After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room: red mood lighting is switched on around a 100-inch screen. It is the living room itself, with a deep sectional, a full kitchen and a wooden dining table beside it. A shaded patio with seating for four looks onto a very large, manicured garden. Fibre internet is included.

Both bedrooms are air-conditioned and en-suite, each with a Smart TV. The principal suite has a king bed under a canopy, a 65-inch screen and a balcony with views; the guest suite has a double bed and a 43-inch screen. A half bathroom is there for guests.

Walk through the house

The Setting

Ikaze is a standalone villa in Niboye, fenced and gated, where the living room becomes the Red Room after dark, with a canopy-bed suite, a private garden and the airport 10 to 15 minutes away.

Niboye is a quiet residential neighbourhood in Kicukiro. Ikaze is a standalone villa: a fence surrounds the property, the parking for two cars is gated, and a professional security company watches over it day and night. A house manager is on site. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to reach Kigali International Airport, and the city centre is quick to reach from here. After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room: red mood lighting is switched on around a 100-inch screen. It is the living room itself, with a deep sectional, a full kitchen and a wooden dining table beside it. A shaded patio with seating for four looks onto a very large, manicured garden. Fibre internet is included. Both bedrooms are air-conditioned and en-suite, each with a Smart TV. The principal suite has a king bed under a canopy, a 65-inch screen and a balcony with views; the guest suite has a double bed and a 43-inch screen. A half bathroom is there for guests.

Arrival

Through the gate, a quiet house on a Niboye street.

The house from the garden: an upper balcony above a shaded patio
The house from the garden: an upper balcony above a shaded patio.

The Red Room

After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room.

After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room: red mood lighting around the 100-inch screen.
The 100-inch screen and the mood lighting, in pink.

The Garden

A private garden, and a patio to sit out on together.

The patio bench, with palms and lawn beyond.
A gravel path along the side wall, beside a screen of bamboo.
The house is spacious, totally private, and immediately felt like a home away from home.
MayowaAugust 2026

Verified stay at Ikaze

The Living Room

By day, a deep sectional facing the 100-inch screen.

The living room and its media wall.
By day, the same room: a deep sectional facing the 100-inch screen.
A charcoal sectional beside the black-slatted staircase.

Kitchen & Table

Breakfast at the island, dinner at the wooden table.

The island and its stools, with bamboo through the window.
The island's stone top, with the kitchen behind it.
A wooden table and dark chairs, the kitchen beyond.

The Suites

Two air-conditioned suites, the principal one under a canopy bed.

A canopy bed and a tufted bench at its foot, in the principal suite.
The canopy bed, with fitted wardrobes behind it.

Principal Suite

King bed · En-suite

Balcony with views, air conditioning, 65-inch Smart TV

Guest Suite

Double bed · En-suite

Air conditioning, 43-inch Smart TV, mosquito net

I honestly can’t imagine staying anywhere else whenever I’m in Kigali.
TaiAugust 2026

Verified stay at Ikaze

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After Dark

The principal balcony, after sunset.

A lounge chair and low table, with lights in the distance.

Inside the Residence

Six places you'll spend your days.

The Red Room

After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room: red mood lighting around a 100-inch screen.

The Garden & Patio

A very large, manicured garden and a shaded patio with seating for four.

The Living Room

By day, a deep sectional beside the staircase, facing the 100-inch screen.

Kitchen & Table

A white kitchen with a black granite island, and a wooden dining table beside it.

The Principal Suite

An air-conditioned en-suite bedroom with a king bed under a canopy, a balcony with views and a 65-inch Smart TV.

The Balcony, After Dark

The principal suite's balcony, with seating for the evening.

The living room from above, with a sectional sofa facing a wall TV glowing like a fireplace. Ikaze.

Signature

What Ikaze is known for. Each has a page of its own.

Everything at Ikaze
I honestly can’t imagine staying anywhere else whenever I’m in Kigali.
TaiAugust 2026

Verified stay at Ikaze

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Only one group stays at Ikaze at a time.

Share your dates and Nkeng confirms availability and a quote personally, usually within a few hours. Nothing to pay until you decide.

At a glance

The whole villa, for your group alone.

Bedrooms

2

One king bed, one double bed, both en-suite

Guests

4

One group at a time

Airport

10 to 15 min

Kigali International

Garden

Very large

With a shaded patio

Red Room

100 inch

The living room after dark

From

$200

Per night · full rates confirmed by your concierge

Taxes and fees included · minimum stay 1 night

Bedrooms

Principal Suite

Principal Suite

King bed · En-suite

Balcony with views, air conditioning, 65-inch Smart TV

Guest Suite

Guest Suite

Double bed · En-suite

Air conditioning, 43-inch Smart TV, mosquito net

Included in every stay

  • The standalone villa, its garden and its patio
  • A personal welcome on arrival, from your concierge or the house manager
  • Daily housekeeping
  • A house manager on site
  • A professional security company, day and night
  • A 100-inch screen in the living room (the Red Room after dark), Smart TVs in both bedrooms and a sound system
  • Air conditioning and mosquito nets
  • Fibre internet
  • A full kitchen
  • The garden and shaded patio, with an outdoor playground and a high chair
  • Gated parking for two cars
  • Netflix included: ready on the TV, no account or login needed
  • Your concierge, before you arrive and during your stay

Arranged on request

  • Romantic room set-up or decorations
  • A private chef, cooking to your dietary preferences (fee and groceries charged separately, please ask in advance)
  • Airport transfers and transport, arranged in advance for a fee
  • Tours and local experiences, for a fee
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From $200 / night

whole villa

Taxes and fees included · minimum stay 1 night

Nothing to pay to enquire · Payment on arrival

Included in every stay
  • The standalone villa, its garden and its patio
  • A personal welcome on arrival, from your concierge or the house manager
  • Daily housekeeping
  • A house manager on site
  • A professional security company, day and night
  • A 100-inch screen in the living room (the Red Room after dark), Smart TVs in both bedrooms and a sound system
  • Air conditioning and mosquito nets
  • Fibre internet
  • A full kitchen
  • The garden and shaded patio, with an outdoor playground and a high chair
  • Gated parking for two cars
  • Netflix included: ready on the TV, no account or login needed
  • Your concierge, before you arrive and during your stay
Arranged on request
  • Romantic room set-up or decorations
  • A private chef, cooking to your dietary preferences (fee and groceries charged separately, please ask in advance)
  • Airport transfers and transport, arranged in advance for a fee
  • Tours and local experiences, for a fee
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Made for

However you're coming.

Honeymoons & anniversaries

After dark the living room becomes the Red Room, the principal suite has a canopy bed and a balcony, and the garden is yours to walk. A romantic room set-up or decorations can be arranged on request, and a private chef cooks for a fee.

Honeymoon in Kigali →

Family & friends

Up to four guests, a lawn to spread out on, an outdoor playground, a high chair and a kitchen for shared meals.

Family and group stays in Kigali →
A lounge chair and low table, with lights in the distance

The Neighbourhood

Niboye, with the airport 10 to 15 minutes away.

The principal suite's balcony has views and seating for the evening. The city centre is quick to reach.

Your concierge books transport, meals and local experiences; each is for a fee.

Neighbourhood
Kicukiro, Kigali
Nearest airport
Kigali International (KGL)
Address
Shared with confirmed guests only

Your concierge

Nkeng

Your concierge for Ikaze

Tell me about your group. I'll take it from there.

Planned with you, before you fly.

Your concierge plans the stay with you: arrival, meals, transport and anything you want to see.

What Nkeng arranges →

  • Romantic room set-up

    A romantic room set-up or decorations for couples, arranged on request.

  • Private chef

    Meals cooked in the villa to your dietary preferences, on request. Please ask in advance; the chef's fee and groceries are charged separately.

  • Airport transfers and transport

    Airport transfers and transport, arranged in advance for a fee.

  • Tours and local experiences

    City tours and trips across Rwanda, arranged around your plans, for a fee.

  • House manager and housekeeping

    An on-site house manager, with daily cleaning included in your stay.

  • Security

    A professional security company watches over the villa day and night.

How it works

From inquiry to arrival.

  1. 1

    Share your dates

    Two quick steps below, or one WhatsApp message.

  2. 2

    Nkeng replies

    Availability, a quote for your dates and any questions, usually within a few hours.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Terms in writing. The villa is reserved for your group alone, with no deposit; payment can be made on arrival.

  4. 4

    Arrive to a plan

    Your concierge arranges your arrival and sends a short guide before you fly.

Nkeng

Your concierge for Ikaze

Tell me about your group. I'll take it from there.

What Nkeng arranges →
  1. 1

    Share your dates

    Two quick steps, or one WhatsApp message.

  2. 2

    Nkeng replies

    Availability, a quote for your dates and any questions, usually within a few hours.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Terms in writing. The villa is reserved for your group alone, with no deposit; payment can be made on arrival.

  4. 4

    Arrive to a plan

    Your concierge arranges your arrival and sends a short guide before you fly.

Your stay

Begin the conversation.

Nkeng replies personally. No booking engine and nothing to pay at this stage. Just your dates and what you have in mind.

  1. Dates
  2. Guests
  3. Extras
  4. Details

It’s in a very central location and short drives to the downtown business area, the convention center and Kimihurura.
CoreyVancouver, CanadaSeptember 2026

Verified stay at Ikaze

Questions guests ask first.

Is Ikaze a standalone house?

Yes. Ikaze is a standalone villa with its own garden and patio, and it is booked to a single group at a time.

How private and secure is it?

A fence surrounds the property and the parking for two cars is gated. A professional security company watches over it day and night, and a house manager is on site.

How many guests can stay?

Up to four, in two air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms: one with a king bed and one with a double bed. A half bathroom is there for guests.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The garden has an outdoor playground, and a high chair is available for young children. Mention their ages in your inquiry so the house is ready.

What is the Red Room?

After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room: red mood lighting is switched on around the 100-inch screen. It is the living room itself.

Can you arrange something romantic?

Yes. A romantic room set-up or decorations for couples can be arranged on request. Mention the occasion in your inquiry.

Can we have a private chef?

Yes, on request. Please ask in advance so the chef is available for your dates. The chef's fee and the groceries are charged separately, and the chef can cook to your dietary preferences.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, pets are welcome. Mention it in your inquiry so the house is ready.

Can we celebrate at the villa?

Yes. Ikaze is made for good times with your group: music, dinners and celebrations are welcome, at a volume that respects the neighbours. Tell Nkeng what you are planning, and the house will be ready.

When are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Your concierge confirms arrival details before you travel, and you are met and welcomed on arrival by your concierge or the house manager.

Do I pay anything to enquire?

No. Nkeng confirms availability and a quote first. No deposit is needed, and payment can be made on arrival.

What are the deposit and payment terms?

No deposit is needed. Nkeng confirms the total in writing before you arrive, and payment can be made on arrival. Bank transfer, card and mobile money are accepted.

What is the cancellation policy?

No deposit is taken, so nothing is lost if your plans change. Just let Nkeng know as early as you can.

Is there air conditioning?

Yes, both bedrooms are air-conditioned.

Terms

Nothing to pay to enquire · Payment on arrival

Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.

The neighbourhood

The principal suite's balcony has views and seating for the evening. The city centre is quick to reach.

Your concierge books transport, meals and local experiences; each is for a fee.

Neighbourhood
Kicukiro, Kigali
Nearest airport
Kigali International (KGL)

Good to know

Questions guests ask first.

Is Ikaze a standalone house?

Yes. Ikaze is a standalone villa with its own garden and patio, and it is booked to a single group at a time.

How private and secure is it?

A fence surrounds the property and the parking for two cars is gated. A professional security company watches over it day and night, and a house manager is on site.

How many guests can stay?

Up to four, in two air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms: one with a king bed and one with a double bed. A half bathroom is there for guests.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The garden has an outdoor playground, and a high chair is available for young children. Mention their ages in your inquiry so the house is ready.

What is the Red Room?

After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room: red mood lighting is switched on around the 100-inch screen. It is the living room itself.

Can you arrange something romantic?

Yes. A romantic room set-up or decorations for couples can be arranged on request. Mention the occasion in your inquiry.

Can we have a private chef?

Yes, on request. Please ask in advance so the chef is available for your dates. The chef's fee and the groceries are charged separately, and the chef can cook to your dietary preferences.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, pets are welcome. Mention it in your inquiry so the house is ready.

Can we celebrate at the villa?

Yes. Ikaze is made for good times with your group: music, dinners and celebrations are welcome, at a volume that respects the neighbours. Tell Nkeng what you are planning, and the house will be ready.

When are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Your concierge confirms arrival details before you travel, and you are met and welcomed on arrival by your concierge or the house manager.

Do I pay anything to enquire?

No. Nkeng confirms availability and a quote first. No deposit is needed, and payment can be made on arrival.

What are the deposit and payment terms?

No deposit is needed. Nkeng confirms the total in writing before you arrive, and payment can be made on arrival. Bank transfer, card and mobile money are accepted.

What is the cancellation policy?

No deposit is taken, so nothing is lost if your plans change. Just let Nkeng know as early as you can.

Is there air conditioning?

Yes, both bedrooms are air-conditioned.

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