South-West Region and Kigali
South-West Region in Cameroon counts Kumba and Buea among its cities; Kumba is the largest city, with about 225,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
From South-West Region to Kigali: premium serviced villas
From South-West 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 South-West Region
Kumba, the largest city of South-West Region, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,404 km from Kumba to Kigali. In Kumba, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.
From Kumba, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 76 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Douala (DLA) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Cameroon
For visitors setting off from South-West Region, 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 belongs to 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- South-West Region lies in Cameroon.
- Kumba and Buea are cities of South-West Region.
- Kumba, the largest city of South-West Region, has about 225,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kumba is about 2,404 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kumba is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Kumba with a direct flight to Kigali is DLA (76 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from South-West Region?
From Kumba, the largest city of South-West Region, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 76 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Cameroon?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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