A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From Kitengela to Kigali: private holiday homes

From Kitengela, Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop to Kigali. Or one stop from Mombasa (MBA). Free entry pass 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

Kitengela and Kigali

Kitengela, a city of about 154,000 people, lies in Kajiado County, Kenya. Also in this region: Ongata Rongai.

Getting to Kigali from Kitengela

About 769 km separate Kitengela from Kigali, as the crow flies. Time difference: Kitengela is one hour ahead of Kigali.

From Kitengela, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 18 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop between Nairobi (NBO) and Kigali.

From Mombasa (MBA), RwandAir flies to Kigali with one stop.

Entry for citizens of Kenya

For visitors setting off from Kitengela, the rule that applies is the one for Kenya's citizens. Citizens of East African Community partner states receive an entry pass free of charge on arrival, for a stay of up to six months. As a member of the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth, Kenya 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

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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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

Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.

Kitengela is about 769 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Kitengela has about 154,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Kitengela is in Kajiado County, Kenya.
Ongata Rongai is in the same region as Kitengela.
Kitengela is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The nearest airport to Kitengela with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (18 km away).
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).

The villas

Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. A holiday home, a furnished villa: 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.”

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)

Which airport should I use to fly from Kitengela to Kigali?

From Kitengela, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 18 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop from Nairobi. RwandAir flies from Mombasa with one stop.

How do citizens of Kenya enter Rwanda?

A free six-month entry pass on arrival applies to citizens of Kenya.

Do we need to change money before leaving Kenya?

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 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.

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.