Nazrēt and Kigali
Nazrēt, a city of about 457,000 people, lies in Oromiya, Ethiopia. Close to Nazrēt, in the same region: Bishoftu, Āsela, Sebeta, Shashamane and Jimma.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Nazrēt: upscale retreats in Kigali
From Nazrēt, 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 Nazrēt
About 1,551 km separate Nazrēt from Kigali, as the crow flies. Nazrēt is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Nazrēt with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 70 km away). Addis Ababa (ADD) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with Ethiopian Airlines.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Travelling from Nazrēt, 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. Membership: 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
Ethiopian birr (ETB) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Nazrēt is about 1,551 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nazrēt has about 457,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nazrēt is in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
- Bishoftu, Āsela, Sebeta, Shashamane and Jimma are in the same region as Nazrēt.
- Nazrēt is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Nazrēt with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (70 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Think of a holiday home with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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)
How do I fly from Nazrēt to Kigali?
From Nazrēt, 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.
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.
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.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
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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