FAQs

General Information

  • Wasimi Villas is a luxury eco-development at the end of Lake Muhazi, just 50 minutes from Kigali.

  • The villas are built on steel stilts, featuring rammed earth walls, Ikoro lava stone, gabion walls, and solar energy. They offer a perfect balance of modern African architecture, sustainability, and breathtaking lake views.

  • Wasimi is a real sleepy town located 15 mins away from Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It literally means, ‘come and rest’ in the Yoruba language.

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Location & Surroundings

  • Wasimi Villas is in Kigali, Gasabo District, Rutunga Sector, Indatemwa Cell, at the terminal end of Lake Muhazi.

  • Wasimi Villas is located near Kingfisher Resort along the quieter edge of Lake Muhazi in Gasabo District, Kigali. Nearby landmarks include the historic Icubya Tree in Rutunga — a culturally significant site connected to the origins of the ancient Kingdom of Rwanda — as well as open lake landscapes, wetlands, and emerging wellness and hospitality destinations within the Muhazi area.

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Villas & Ownership

    • 1-Bedroom CLASSIC Villa (50 sqm) $85,000 (unfurnished) $100,000 (furnished) $115,000 (turnkey)

    • 1-Bedroom SIGNATURE Villa (100 sqm) – $185,000 (unfurnished) $210,000 (furnished) $235,000 (turnkey)

    • 2-Bedroom FLAGSHIP Villa (185 sqm) – $275,000 (unfurnished) $305,000 (furnished) $335,000 (turnkey)

  • Wasimi Villas spans over 14,469 sqm (1.4 hectares). Approximately 5,400 sqm is reserved as protected green space for vegetation along the lakefront (Zone P1), which will also include a sustainable farm-to-table garden and serene, garden-like pockets thoughtfully interwoven across the site for reading, writing, or meditation.

    The remaining 9,000+ sqm (Zone P2) is dedicated to villa development. With plans for just 12 villas, each home will be allotted between 400 sqm and 600 sqm, significantly more than the minimum 300 sqm residential plot size required in Rwanda. This ensures ample space, privacy, and thoughtful spacing throughout the estate.

  • Wasimi Villas is a boutique eco-luxury development by Wasimi Villas Limited, operating under IJORERE Limited, a Rwanda-registered creative development and design holding company focused on architecture, hospitality, and intentional living concepts across East Africa.

  • Yes! Wasimi Villas offers flexible payment options designed around the construction timeline. Buyers begin with a $500 non-refundable Expression of Interest fee, followed by a refundable $3,000 reservation deposit valid for 7 days while legal review and due diligence are completed.

    How does the process work?
    Once the reservation fee is paid, you’ll have 7 days to review the contracts and complete your due diligence. If you choose to move forward, the $3,000 will be applied toward your first installment.

    The full payment is broken into multiple phases to match the construction schedule, providing both transparency and flexibility throughout the build process.

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Construction & Management

  • Once payments begin, villas are estimated to be completed within 12-18 months, depending on conditions.

  • Yes! Our team offers 24-hour security and maintenance, which is included in an annual ownership fee.

    Property Management Services are also available (Optional).