Nkongsamba and Kigali
Home to about 162,000 people, Nkongsamba lies in Littoral Region, Cameroon. Also in this region: Douala and Edéa.
Private villas · Kigali
From Nkongsamba to Kigali: boutique residences
From Nkongsamba, 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 Nkongsamba
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,363 km from Nkongsamba. In Nkongsamba, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.
Most routes from Nkongsamba connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Douala (DLA, about 108 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Douala (DLA) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Cameroon
For visitors setting off from Nkongsamba, the rule that applies is the one for Cameroon's citizens. 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. Membership: the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
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. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Nkongsamba is about 2,363 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nkongsamba has about 162,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nkongsamba is in Littoral Region, Cameroon.
- Douala and Edéa are in the same region as Nkongsamba.
- Nkongsamba is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Nkongsamba with a direct flight to Kigali is DLA (108 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Nkongsamba?
From Nkongsamba, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 108 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Douala.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Cameroon?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for 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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. 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
Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.