Western Region and Kigali
Western Region lies in Ghana, and Takoradi, with about 389,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Western Region, Ghana to Kigali: premium houses
From Western Region, Ghana, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Accra (ACC) with RwandAir. Visa free for 90 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 Western Region
Takoradi, the largest city of Western Region, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
The straight-line distance between Takoradi and Kigali is about 3,616 km. The clock in Takoradi is two hours behind Kigali's.
From Takoradi, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 193 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Accra (ACC) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ghana
What counts is the passport: citizens of Ghana travelling from Western Region follow the rule that applies to 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
At home you pay in the Ghanaian cedi (GHS); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Western Region lies in Ghana.
- Takoradi is a city of Western Region.
- Takoradi, the largest city of Western Region, has about 389,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Takoradi is about 3,616 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Takoradi is two hours behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Takoradi with a direct flight to Kigali is ACC (193 km away).
- Citizens of Ghana get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
The villas
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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.
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Western Region?
From Takoradi, the largest city of Western Region, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 193 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Ghana?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
Villas and features for travellers from Western Region
All cities in Western Region
Keep exploring
Airport pickup at any hourThe Black Key ArrivalWhere to stay in Kigali →Gorilla trekking from Kigali →
Popular with travellers from Ghana
Other regions
Services your concierge can arrange
Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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