Ashanti Region and Kigali
Ashanti Region in Ghana counts Kumasi and Obuase among its cities; Kumasi is the largest city, with about 2,545,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Private villas in Kigali for travellers from Ashanti Region
From Ashanti Region, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Accra (ACC) with RwandAir. Free 90-day visa on arrival.
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 Ashanti Region
We measure from Kumasi, the largest city of Ashanti Region.
About 3,645 km separate Kumasi from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Kumasi is two hours behind Kigali.
Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) is the international airport of Ashanti Region.
From Kumasi, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 201 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Accra (ACC) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ghana
Travelling from Ashanti Region, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Ghana. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Ghana belongs to the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Ghana's currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS). 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. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Ashanti Region lies in Ghana.
- Kumasi and Obuase are cities of Ashanti Region.
- Kumasi, the largest city of Ashanti Region, has about 2,545,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kumasi is about 3,645 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kumasi is two hours behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Kumasi with a direct flight to Kigali is ACC (201 km away).
- The international airport of Ashanti Region is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).
- Citizens of Ghana get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Looking for a short let 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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Ashanti Region to Kigali?
From Kumasi, the largest city of Ashanti Region, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 201 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Accra.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Ghana?
No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of Ghana.
Which payment methods work from Ghana?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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.
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 Ashanti Region
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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