Awasa and Kigali
Awasa is a city of about 422,000 people in Sidama Region, Ethiopia.
Private villas · Kigali
From Awasa to Kigali: elegant estates
From Awasa, 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 Awasa
About 1,370 km separate Awasa from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Awasa is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Nearest airport to Awasa with a direct flight to Kigali: Addis Ababa (ADD, about 216 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Awasa, citizens of Ethiopia follow this one. 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 belongs to 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
Ethiopia's currency is the Ethiopian birr (ETB). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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.
- Awasa is about 1,370 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Awasa has about 422,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Awasa is in Sidama Region, Ethiopia.
- Awasa is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Awasa with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (216 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 has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. 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
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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.
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Awasa?
From Awasa, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 216 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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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.
Villas and features for travellers from Awasa
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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