Harar and Kigali
About 157,000 people live in Harar, in Harari, Ethiopia.
Private villas · Kigali
Designer houses in Kigali for travellers from Harar
From Harar, 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 Harar
Kigali lies about 1,831 km from Harar, in a straight line. Time difference: Harar is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Harar with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 366 km away). From Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Harar is the 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Ethiopian birr (ETB); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Harar is about 1,831 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Harar has about 157,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Harar is in Harari, Ethiopia.
- Harar is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Harar with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (366 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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.
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 Harar?
From Harar, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 366 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop from Addis Ababa.
Is a visa required from Ethiopia?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Ethiopia's membership of the African Union.
How do guests from Ethiopia pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
Villas and features for travellers from Harar
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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