Centre Region and Kigali
Centre Region lies in Cameroon; Yaoundé, with about 1,299,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Centre Region to Kigali: opulent private residences
From Centre Region, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Douala (DLA) with RwandAir. Visa fee waived, 30 days.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/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 from Centre Region
We measure from Yaoundé, the largest city of Centre Region.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,160 km from Yaoundé to Kigali. Time difference: Yaoundé is one hour behind Kigali.
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is the international airport of Centre Region.
To fly to Kigali from Yaoundé, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Douala (DLA, about 200 km away). Douala (DLA) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Cameroon
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Centre Region, citizens of Cameroon follow this one. 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. Cameroon's memberships include the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Cameroon's currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Centre Region lies in Cameroon.
- Yaoundé is a city of Centre Region.
- Yaoundé, the largest city of Centre Region, has about 1,299,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Yaoundé is about 2,160 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Yaoundé is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Yaoundé with a direct flight to Kigali is DLA (200 km away).
- The international airport of Centre Region is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
- Citizens of Cameroon get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Cameroon is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. In Cameroon you might call it a luxury villa or a private residence; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Centre Region?
From Yaoundé, the largest city of Centre Region, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 200 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Douala.
Do citizens of Cameroon need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Cameroon receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
How do guests from Cameroon pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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