Far North Region and Kigali
Far North Region lies in Cameroon; Maroua, with about 314,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Far North Region to Kigali: refined holiday homes
From Far North 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 Far North Region
For Far North Region, the reference point is Maroua, its largest city.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,231 km from Maroua to Kigali. The clock in Maroua is one hour behind Kigali's.
Nearest airport to Maroua with a direct flight to Kigali: Douala (DLA, about 890 km away). Douala (DLA) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Cameroon
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Far North 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 belongs to the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
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. 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.
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.
- Far North Region lies in Cameroon.
- Maroua and Kousséri are cities of Far North Region.
- Maroua, the largest city of Far North Region, has about 314,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Maroua is about 2,231 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Maroua is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Maroua with a direct flight to Kigali is DLA (890 km away).
- 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
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Far North Region to Kigali?
From Maroua, the largest city of Far North Region, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 890 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.
Can we pay in XAF?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not XAF; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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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