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Private villas · Kigali

Kajiado County to Kigali: boutique retreats

From Kajiado County, Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop to Kigali from Nairobi (NBO). Or one stop from Mombasa (MBA). Free entry pass on arrival, up to six months.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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At a glance

Kajiado County and Kigali

Kajiado County in Kenya counts Ongata Rongai and Kitengela among its cities; Ongata Rongai is the largest city, with about 173,000 inhabitants.

Getting to Kigali from Kajiado County

Figures on this page start from Ongata Rongai, the largest city of Kajiado County.

Measured in a straight line, it is about 748 km from Ongata Rongai to Kigali. Expect a time difference: Ongata Rongai is one hour ahead of Kigali.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the international airport of Kajiado County.

From Ongata Rongai, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 20 km away). Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali: Kenya Airways and RwandAir, non-stop.

RwandAir connects Mombasa (MBA) with Kigali, with a stop on the way.

Entry for citizens of Kenya

Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Kajiado County, citizens of Kenya follow this one. Citizens of East African Community partner states receive an entry pass free of charge on arrival, for a stay of up to six months. Kenya is a member of the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Kenya's currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES). 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.

  • Kajiado County lies in Kenya.
  • Ongata Rongai and Kitengela are cities of Kajiado County.
  • Ongata Rongai, the largest city of Kajiado County, has about 173,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Ongata Rongai is about 748 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Ongata Rongai is one hour ahead of Kigali.
  • The nearest airport to Ongata Rongai with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (20 km away).
  • The international airport of Kajiado County is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
  • Citizens of Kenya get a free entry pass on arrival, for up to six months, as members of the East African Community.
  • The currency of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling (KES).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. A holiday home, a furnished villa: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.

A palm tree and the lit pool terrace in the evening. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa at dusk, with a palm tree and the garden lights coming on. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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The poolside lounge with red ottomans, overlooking the pool. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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The living room from above, with a sectional sofa facing a wall TV glowing like a fireplace. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Is there a direct flight from Kajiado County to Kigali?

From Ongata Rongai, the largest city of Kajiado County, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 20 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop from Nairobi. RwandAir flies from Mombasa with one stop.

Is a visa required from Kenya?

No. An entry pass is issued free on arrival, for up to six months.

How do guests from Kenya pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

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.

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.

Villas and features for travellers from Kajiado County

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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