Central Ethiopia Regional State and Kigali
Central Ethiopia Regional State lies in Ethiopia; Hosa’ina, with about 188,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Central Ethiopia Regional State to Kigali: luxury villas
From Central Ethiopia Regional State, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Addis Ababa (ADD). 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 Central Ethiopia Regional State
Figures on this page start from Hosa’ina, the largest city of Central Ethiopia Regional State.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 1,365 km from Hosa’ina to Kigali. Hosa’ina is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Nearest airport to Hosa’ina with a direct flight to Kigali: Addis Ababa (ADD, about 190 km away). From Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Travelling from Central Ethiopia Regional State, 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. 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
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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Central Ethiopia Regional State lies in Ethiopia.
- Hosa’ina is a city of Central Ethiopia Regional State.
- Hosa’ina, the largest city of Central Ethiopia Regional State, has about 188,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Hosa’ina is about 1,365 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Hosa’ina is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Hosa’ina with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (190 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. A holiday home, a furnished villa: 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.”
“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.
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Central Ethiopia Regional State?
From Hosa’ina, the largest city of Central Ethiopia Regional State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 190 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.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Central Ethiopia Regional State
All cities in Central Ethiopia Regional State
Keep exploring
Airport pickup at any hourThe Black Key ArrivalWhere to stay in Kigali →Gorilla trekking from Kigali →
Popular with travellers from Ethiopia
Services your concierge can arrange
Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.