Bahir Dar and Kigali
Bahir Dar is a city of about 350,000 people in Amhara, Ethiopia. Close to Bahir Dar, in the same region: Debre Tabor, Gonder, Debre Mark’os, Weldiya and Dessie.
Private villas · Kigali
Bahir Dar to Kigali: prestige homes
From Bahir Dar, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Addis Ababa (ADD) with Ethiopian Airlines. 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 Bahir Dar
About 1,710 km separate Bahir Dar from Kigali, as the crow flies. In Bahir Dar, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
The closest airport to Bahir Dar with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 329 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Travelling from Bahir Dar, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Ethiopia. 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. Ethiopia's memberships include the African Union. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Ethiopian birr (ETB); 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Bahir Dar is about 1,710 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bahir Dar has about 350,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bahir Dar is in Amhara, Ethiopia.
- Debre Tabor, Gonder, Debre Mark’os, Weldiya and Dessie are in the same region as Bahir Dar.
- Bahir Dar is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Bahir Dar with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (329 km away).
- Citizens of Ethiopia get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (ETB).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. If you would search for a holiday home at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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)
How do I fly from Bahir Dar to Kigali?
From Bahir Dar, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 329 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop from Addis Ababa.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Ethiopia?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Can we pay in ETB?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not ETB; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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