Weldiya and Kigali
Home to about 104,000 people, Weldiya lies in Amhara, Ethiopia. Close to Weldiya, in the same region: Dessie, Debre Tabor, Debre Birhan, Bahir Dar and Gonder.
Private villas · Kigali
From Weldiya to Kigali: designer homes
From Weldiya, 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 Weldiya
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 1,859 km from Weldiya. Weldiya is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Nearest airport to Weldiya with a direct flight to Kigali: Addis Ababa (ADD, about 329 km away). Addis Ababa (ADD) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with Ethiopian Airlines.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Weldiya, citizens of Ethiopia follow this one. 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
Ethiopian birr (ETB) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Weldiya is about 1,859 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Weldiya has about 104,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Weldiya is in Amhara, Ethiopia.
- Dessie, Debre Tabor, Debre Birhan, Bahir Dar and Gonder are in the same region as Weldiya.
- Weldiya is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Weldiya 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. In Ethiopia you might call it a holiday home or a furnished villa; 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)
How do I fly from Weldiya to Kigali?
From Weldiya, 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.
Do citizens of Ethiopia need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Ethiopia receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
Can we pay for the villa from Ethiopia?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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