Eastern Region and Kigali
Eastern Region lies in Ghana, and Koforidua, with about 151,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Eastern Region to Kigali: sophisticated houses
From Eastern Region, Ghana, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Accra (ACC). 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 Eastern Region
Distances and flights are given from Koforidua, the largest city of the region.
The straight-line distance between Koforidua and Kigali is about 3,483 km. In Koforidua, the time is two hours behind Kigali's.
Nearest airport to Koforidua with a direct flight to Kigali: Accra (ACC, about 55 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Accra (ACC) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ghana
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Eastern Region is the rule for citizens of Ghana. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Ghana is a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. 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
Your home currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Eastern Region lies in Ghana.
- Koforidua is a city of Eastern Region.
- Koforidua, the largest city of Eastern Region, has about 151,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Koforidua is about 3,483 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Koforidua is two hours behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Koforidua with a direct flight to Kigali is ACC (55 km away).
- Citizens of Ghana get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Think of a short let 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
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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Eastern Region to Kigali?
From Koforidua, the largest city of Eastern Region, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 55 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Accra.
Is a visa required from Ghana?
On arrival, at no cost, for up to 90 days.
Can we pay for the villa from Ghana?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once 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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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