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Private villas · Kigali

Bamenda to Kigali: premium serviced villas

From Bamenda, 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
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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Bamenda and Kigali

The city of Bamenda lies in North-West Region, Cameroon, with about 420,000 inhabitants. Close to Bamenda, in the same region: Kumbo.

Getting to Kigali from Bamenda

Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,380 km from Bamenda to Kigali. In Bamenda, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.

The closest airport to Bamenda with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 222 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Douala (DLA) and Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Cameroon

For visitors setting off from Bamenda, 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. Cameroon's memberships include 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. 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.

  • Bamenda is about 2,380 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Bamenda has about 420,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Bamenda is in North-West Region, Cameroon.
  • Kumbo is in the same region as Bamenda.
  • 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).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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.

A private terrace seen through a glass door at night, with the city lights beyond. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa at dusk, with a palm tree and the garden lights coming on. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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Red daybeds beside the pool, at dusk. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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A lounge chair on the balcony at night, with the city lights below. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Which airport should I use to fly from Bamenda to Kigali?

From Bamenda, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 222 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Douala.

How do citizens of Cameroon enter Rwanda?

No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.

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.

What if our group is bigger?

Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.

Villas and features for travellers from Bamenda

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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