Oromiya and Kigali
In Ethiopia, Oromiya is home to Nazrēt, Jimma, Shashamane, Bishoftu and Nek’emtē. Nazrēt, with about 457,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
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From Oromiya to Kigali: sophisticated private villas
From Oromiya, 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
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Oromiya
Distances and flights are given from Nazrēt, the largest city of the region.
The straight-line distance between Nazrēt and Kigali is about 1,551 km. Expect a time difference: Nazrēt is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Departures from Oromiya are served by Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Hawassa International Airport (AWA).
The closest airport to Nazrēt with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 70 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 Oromiya 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Oromiya is a region of Ethiopia.
- Nazrēt, Jimma, Shashamane, Bishoftu and Nek’emtē are cities of Oromiya.
- Nazrēt, the largest city of Oromiya, has about 457,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nazrēt is about 1,551 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nazrēt is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Nazrēt with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (70 km away).
- The international airports of Oromiya are Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Hawassa International Airport (AWA).
- 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 in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Oromiya to Kigali?
From Nazrēt, the largest city of Oromiya, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 70 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.
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.
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.
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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