Ébolowa and Kigali
Ébolowa (in South Region, Cameroon) has about 101,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames.
Private villas · Kigali
Boutique holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Ébolowa
From Ébolowa, 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 Ébolowa
Ébolowa and Kigali are about 2,170 km apart in a straight line. Time difference: Ébolowa is one hour behind Kigali.
Most routes from Ébolowa connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Douala (DLA, about 201 km away). Douala (DLA) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Cameroon
From Ébolowa or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. As a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie, Cameroon benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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
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. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Ébolowa is about 2,170 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ébolowa has about 101,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ébolowa is in South Region, Cameroon.
- Ébolowa is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ébolowa with a direct flight to Kigali is DLA (201 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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.
“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.
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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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Ébolowa to Kigali?
From Ébolowa, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Douala (DLA, about 201 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.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Ébolowa
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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