Āsela and Kigali
Āsela, in Oromiya, Ethiopia, counts about 140,000 inhabitants. Nazrēt, Bishoftu, Shashamane, Sebeta and Jimma lie in the same region as Āsela.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Āsela: prestige villas in Kigali
From Āsela, 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 Āsela
The straight-line distance between Āsela and Kigali is about 1,492 km. Time difference: Āsela is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Āsela with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 120 km away). Ethiopian Airlines connects Addis Ababa (ADD) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
What counts is the passport: citizens of Ethiopia travelling from Āsela follow the rule that applies to 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Ethiopian birr (ETB) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Āsela is about 1,492 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Āsela has about 140,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Āsela is in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
- Nazrēt, Bishoftu, Shashamane, Sebeta and Jimma are in the same region as Āsela.
- Āsela is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Āsela with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (120 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. 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
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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Āsela?
From Āsela, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 120 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop from Addis Ababa.
How do citizens of Ethiopia enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
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.
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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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