The stay in brief
Three of Black Key's four Kigali villas have a private pool: Urugwiro, Irebero and Amahoro. Each is booked whole, to one group at a time, so travellers from the US get the water to themselves.
Private villas · Kigali
Kigali villas with a private pool for travellers from the US
Via London Heathrow (RwandAir). Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
3 private villassleeps 7-8from $399/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
The route from the US runs through a hub: most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines).
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and the villas are about 20 minutes away.
Washington is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind in July.
Entry for the US: Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Price and payment
The villas are priced in US dollars, as at home in the US. Pay in US dollars (USD), in Rwandan francs (RWF), in crypto, such as Tether (USDT), with MTN MoMo and with Airtel Money.
Prices start from $399/night, for the whole villa and one group.
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.
Good to know
Pets are welcome at every villa.
Low-key celebrations are welcome at every villa, as long as the neighbourhood is not disturbed.
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero each have a bedroom without stairs; Ikaze's bedrooms are upstairs.
Each villa is booked to one group at a time, so the whole house is yours.
Arranged by your concierge
Ask the concierge for private dining with wine pairing, private chef and groceries, in-villa massage and spa and VIP airport fast-track and meet and greet; everything is quoted before you confirm.
- For travellers from the US, 3 of the 4 Kigali villas qualify, Urugwiro first.
- Private pool for travellers from the US – most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines).
- Private pool for travellers from the US – citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
- Washington is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind in July.
- Private pool for travellers from the US – you can pay in US dollars (USD), in Rwandan francs (RWF), in crypto, such as Tether (USDT), with MTN MoMo and with Airtel Money.
The villas, in order for this stay
Ranked by the setting of the water: Urugwiro leads, and each villa that follows keeps its pool private to your group.
First on this page, Urugwiro, a Kacyiru villa with terraces over the city, a pool and a barbecue in the gardens. Urugwiro's infinity pool reflects the villa and the sky, with a covered lounge above it. Urugwiro's terraces look out over the city from Kacyiru.
Another house, Irebero, a hillside villa in the Rebero Hills with a pool and hot tub, a spa room, a private gym and a wine bar. Irebero stands in 1,000 m² of landscaped tropical gardens, with the pool and hot tub inside them. Irebero's pool sits within the tropical gardens, with the hot tub beside it.
Then Amahoro: Kibagabaga's villa of four suites, two living rooms, a pool and a cinema room. Amahoro's fire pit sits in a sunken lounge by the pool, lit after dark. Amahoro's long pool runs along the villa and is lit at dusk, with a fire-pit bench beside it.
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
“We will be back, that is for sure. Rare to find a property that meets all your requirement but this is a pristine development with a lovely pool.”
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 Kigali villas have a private pool?
Urugwiro, Irebero and Amahoro. They are booked whole, to one group at a time.
Is there a direct flight from the US to Kigali?
From the US: most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines).
Can we get a visa on arrival from the US?
Short answer: Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
What payment methods are accepted from the US?
You can pay in US dollars (USD), in Rwandan francs (RWF), in crypto, such as Tether (USDT), with MTN MoMo and with Airtel Money. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
Do we have the pool to ourselves?
Yes. The villa goes to one group at a time, and the pool is part of the house.
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Where the facts come from
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