North-West Region and Kigali
Bamenda, with about 420,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of North-West Region in Cameroon; the region's cities include Bamenda and Kumbo.
Private villas · Kigali
From North-West Region, Cameroon to Kigali: prestige estates
From North-West Region, Cameroon, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Douala (DLA) with RwandAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 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 North-West Region
For North-West Region, the reference point is Bamenda, its largest city.
Kigali lies about 2,380 km from Bamenda, in a straight line. Bamenda is one hour behind Kigali.
Most routes from Bamenda connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Douala (DLA, about 222 km away). RwandAir connects Douala (DLA) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Cameroon
What counts is the passport: citizens of Cameroon travelling from North-West Region follow the rule that applies to 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 is a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- North-West Region lies in Cameroon.
- Bamenda and Kumbo are cities of North-West Region.
- Bamenda, the largest city of North-West Region, has about 420,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bamenda is about 2,380 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bamenda is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Bamenda with a direct flight to Kigali is DLA (222 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 in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Think of a luxury villa with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from North-West Region?
From Bamenda, the largest city of North-West Region, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 222 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 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.
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 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 North-West Region
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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