A Black Key Residence
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
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.
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.
Verified stay at Ikaze
The Setting
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 Villa
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 houseThe 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
The Red Room
The Garden
The house is spacious, totally private, and immediately felt like a home away from home.
Verified stay at Ikaze
The Living Room
Kitchen & Table
The Suites
Balcony with views, air conditioning, 65-inch Smart TV
Air conditioning, 43-inch Smart TV, mosquito net
I honestly can’t imagine staying anywhere else whenever I’m in Kigali.
Verified stay at Ikaze
After Dark
Inside the Residence
After dark, the living room becomes the Red Room: red mood lighting around a 100-inch screen.
A very large, manicured garden and a shaded patio with seating for four.
By day, a deep sectional beside the staircase, facing the 100-inch screen.
A white kitchen with a black granite island, and a wooden dining table beside it.
An air-conditioned en-suite bedroom with a king bed under a canopy, a balcony with views and a 65-inch Smart TV.
The principal suite's balcony, with seating for the evening.
Inside Ikaze
I honestly can’t imagine staying anywhere else whenever I’m in Kigali.
Verified stay at Ikaze
Read all reviewsOnly 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
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
Balcony with views, air conditioning, 65-inch Smart TV
Air conditioning, 43-inch Smart TV, mosquito net
Included in every stay
Arranged on request
From $200 / night
whole villa
Taxes and fees included · minimum stay 1 night
Nothing to pay to enquire · Payment on arrival
Made for
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 →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 quiet house 10 to 15 minutes from the airport, with fibre internet and two air-conditioned suites.
Business and event stays in Kigali →The airport is 10 to 15 minutes away, and transfers and tours can be booked ahead, for a fee.
Gorilla trekking from Kigali →
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.
Your concierge
Nkeng
Your concierge for Ikaze
Tell me about your group. I'll take it from there.
Your concierge plans the stay with you: arrival, meals, transport and anything you want to see.
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
Share your dates
Two quick steps below, or one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng replies
Availability, a quote for your dates and any questions, usually within a few hours.
Confirm
Terms in writing. The villa is reserved for your group alone, with no deposit; payment can be made on arrival.
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.
WhatsApp NkengWhat Nkeng arranges →Share your dates
Two quick steps, or one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng replies
Availability, a quote for your dates and any questions, usually within a few hours.
Confirm
Terms in writing. The villa is reserved for your group alone, with no deposit; payment can be made on arrival.
Arrive to a plan
Your concierge arranges your arrival and sends a short guide before you fly.
Your stay
Nkeng replies personally. No booking engine and nothing to pay at this stage. Just your dates and what you have in mind.
Prefer to chat? +250 738 000 555
WhatsApp NkengIt’s in a very central location and short drives to the downtown business area, the convention center and Kimihurura.
Verified stay at Ikaze
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.
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 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.
Good to know
Yes. Ikaze is a standalone villa with its own garden and patio, and it is booked to a single group at a time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. A romantic room set-up or decorations for couples can be arranged on request. Mention the occasion in your inquiry.
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.
Yes, pets are welcome. Mention it in your inquiry so the house is ready.
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.
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.
No. Nkeng confirms availability and a quote first. No deposit is needed, and payment can be made on arrival.
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.
No deposit is taken, so nothing is lost if your plans change. Just let Nkeng know as early as you can.
Yes, both bedrooms are air-conditioned.
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