Kiambu County and Kigali
Among the cities of Kiambu County in Kenya: Ruiru, Kikuyu, Karuri and Limuru. Ruiru, with about 490,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
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Travelling from Kiambu County: secluded houses in Kigali
From Kiambu 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.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Kiambu County
Ruiru, the largest city of Kiambu County, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
About 772 km separate Ruiru from Kigali, as the crow flies. Ruiru is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The international airport of Kiambu County is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
From Ruiru, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 20 km away). From Nairobi (NBO), Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop to Kigali.
RwandAir flies from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali with one stop.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
For visitors setting off from Kiambu County, 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. Kenya belongs to the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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
Kenyan shilling (KES) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or 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.
- Kiambu County lies in Kenya.
- Ruiru, Kikuyu, Karuri and Limuru are cities of Kiambu County.
- Ruiru, the largest city of Kiambu County, has about 490,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ruiru is about 772 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ruiru is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ruiru with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (20 km away).
- The international airport of Kiambu 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).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. In Kenya you might call it a holiday home or a furnished villa; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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 Kiambu County?
From Ruiru, the largest city of Kiambu 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.
Can we pay for the villa from Kenya?
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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. 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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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