Limuru and Kigali
Limuru (in Kiambu County, Kenya) has about 159,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Other cities in Kiambu County include Karuri, Kikuyu and Ruiru.
Private villas · Kigali
From Limuru to Kigali: upscale holiday homes
From Limuru, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Limuru
Limuru and Kigali are about 738 km apart in a straight line. In Limuru, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Nearest airport to Limuru with a direct flight to Kigali: Nairobi (NBO, about 39 km away). Nairobi (NBO) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with Kenya Airways and RwandAir.
From Mombasa (MBA), RwandAir flies to Kigali with one stop.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
From Limuru or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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's memberships include the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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 Kenyan shilling (KES); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Limuru is about 738 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Limuru has about 159,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Limuru is in Kiambu County, Kenya.
- Karuri, Kikuyu and Ruiru are in the same region as Limuru.
- Limuru is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Limuru with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (39 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Limuru to Kigali?
From Limuru, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 39 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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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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