Shashamane and Kigali
Shashamane, a city of about 208,000 people, lies in Oromiya, Ethiopia. In the same region as Shashamane: Āsela, Nazrēt, Bishoftu, Sebeta and Jimma.
Private villas · Kigali
Elegant houses in Kigali for travellers from Shashamane
From Shashamane, 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 Shashamane
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 1,390 km from Shashamane. Time difference: Shashamane is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Nearest airport to Shashamane with a direct flight to Kigali: Addis Ababa (ADD, about 199 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
For visitors setting off from Shashamane, the rule that applies is the one for Ethiopia's citizens. 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Ethiopian birr (ETB); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Shashamane is about 1,390 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Shashamane has about 208,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Shashamane is in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
- Āsela, Nazrēt, Bishoftu, Sebeta and Jimma are in the same region as Shashamane.
- Shashamane is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Shashamane with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (199 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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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 Shashamane to Kigali?
From Shashamane, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 199 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Ethiopia?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and 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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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