Debre Mark’os and Kigali
Debre Mark’os is a city of about 141,000 people in Amhara, Ethiopia. Also in this region: Bahir Dar, Debre Tabor, Debre Birhan, Dessie and Gonder.
Private villas · Kigali
From Debre Mark’os to Kigali: exclusive private residences
From Debre Mark’os, 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 Debre Mark’os
About 1,610 km separate Debre Mark’os from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Debre Mark’os is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Debre Mark’os with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 192 km away). Ethiopian Airlines connects Addis Ababa (ADD) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Travelling from Debre Mark’os, 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 belongs to the African Union. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
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. 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
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.
- Debre Mark’os is about 1,610 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Debre Mark’os has about 141,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Debre Mark’os is in Amhara, Ethiopia.
- Bahir Dar, Debre Tabor, Debre Birhan, Dessie and Gonder are in the same region as Debre Mark’os.
- Debre Mark’os is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Debre Mark’os with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (192 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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 Debre Mark’os to Kigali?
From Debre Mark’os, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 192 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop from Addis Ababa.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Ethiopia?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
Which payment methods work from Ethiopia?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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