A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Luxury holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Obuase

From Obuase, 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

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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Obuase and Kigali

Obuase is a city of about 180,000 people in Ashanti Region, Ghana. Close to Obuase, in the same region: Kumasi.

Getting to Kigali from Obuase

About 3,637 km separate Obuase from Kigali, as the crow flies. The clock in Obuase is two hours behind Kigali's.

Most routes from Obuase connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Accra (ACC, about 179 km away). Accra (ACC) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of Ghana

Travelling from Obuase, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Ghana. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. As a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie, Ghana benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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

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. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.

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.

Obuase is about 3,637 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Obuase has about 180,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Obuase is in Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Kumasi is in the same region as Obuase.
Obuase is two hours behind Kigali.
The nearest airport to Obuase with a direct flight to Kigali is ACC (179 km away).
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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. In Ghana you might call it a short let or a holiday home; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
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)

Is there a direct flight from Obuase to Kigali?

From Obuase, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 179 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Accra.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Ghana?

A free 90-day visa on arrival applies to Ghana's citizens.

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.

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.