Yaoundé and Kigali
About 1,299,000 people live in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon.
Private villas · Kigali
Secluded villas in Kigali for travellers from Yaoundé
From Yaoundé, 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 Yaoundé
About 2,160 km separate Yaoundé from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Yaoundé is one hour behind Kigali.
Departures from Yaoundé are served by Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
Nearest airport to Yaoundé with a direct flight to Kigali: Douala (DLA, about 200 km away). From Douala (DLA), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Cameroon
Travelling from Yaoundé, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Cameroon. 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 belongs to 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Central African CFA franc (XAF); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Yaoundé is about 2,160 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Yaoundé has about 1,299,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon.
- 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 Yaoundé 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. A luxury villa, a private residence: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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
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)
Is there a direct flight from Yaoundé to Kigali?
From Yaoundé, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 200 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Douala.
Is a visa required from Cameroon?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Cameroon's membership of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie.
Can we pay for the villa from Cameroon?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
Villas and features for travellers from Yaoundé
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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