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Private villas · Kigali

Secluded holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Abidjan

From Abidjan, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. Free 90-day visa on arrival.

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

Abidjan and Kigali

About 6,321,000 people live in Abidjan, in Abidjan Autonomous District, Côte d’Ivoire.

Getting to Kigali from Abidjan

Kigali lies about 3,869 km from Abidjan, in a straight line. Abidjan is two hours behind Kigali.

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) is the international airport of Abidjan.

From Abidjan, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Côte d’Ivoire

Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Abidjan is the rule for citizens of Côte d’Ivoire. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Côte d’Ivoire is a member of the African Union and La Francophonie. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

You will be travelling from the West African CFA franc (XOF) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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

From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.

Abidjan is about 3,869 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Abidjan has about 6,321,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Abidjan is in Abidjan Autonomous District, Côte d’Ivoire.
Abidjan is two hours behind Kigali.
From Abidjan, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
The international airport of Abidjan is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
Citizens of Côte d’Ivoire get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
The currency of Côte d’Ivoire is the West African CFA franc (XOF).

The villas

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. 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.”

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

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)

How do I fly from Abidjan to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight. From Abidjan, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Côte d’Ivoire?

A free 90-day visa on arrival applies to Côte d’Ivoire's citizens.

Can we pay in XOF?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not XOF; 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.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.