Bishoftu and Kigali
About 207,000 people live in Bishoftu, in Oromiya, Ethiopia. Other cities in the same region include Nazrēt, Sebeta, Āsela, Shashamane and Jimma.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Bishoftu: private holiday homes in Kigali
From Bishoftu, 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 Bishoftu
Kigali lies about 1,547 km from Bishoftu, in a straight line. In Bishoftu, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
From Bishoftu, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 32 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 Bishoftu 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 is a member of 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
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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
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.
- Bishoftu is about 1,547 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bishoftu has about 207,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bishoftu is in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
- Nazrēt, Sebeta, Āsela, Shashamane and Jimma are in the same region as Bishoftu.
- Bishoftu is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Bishoftu with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (32 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Bishoftu?
From Bishoftu, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 32 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 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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