Tamale and Kigali
Tamale, a city of about 464,000 people, lies in Northern Region, Ghana.
Private villas · Kigali
Tamale to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Tamale, 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 Tamale
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,648 km from Tamale to Kigali. The clock in Tamale is two hours behind Kigali's.
Tamale has its own international airport, Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML).
The closest airport to Tamale with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 429 km away). Accra (ACC) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Ghana
Travelling from Tamale, 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Ghanaian cedi (GHS); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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.
- Tamale is about 3,648 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Tamale has about 464,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Tamale is in Northern Region, Ghana.
- Tamale is two hours behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Tamale with a direct flight to Kigali is ACC (429 km away).
- The international airport of Tamale is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML).
- Citizens of Ghana get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. A short let, a holiday home: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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.
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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Tamale?
From Tamale, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 429 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.
Can we pay in GHS?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not GHS; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in 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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