Malindi and Kigali
Malindi (in Kilifi County, Kenya) has about 120,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames.
Private villas · Kigali
Malindi to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Malindi, the closest airport is Mombasa (MBA), one stop with RwandAir. Non-stop flights leave from Nairobi (NBO). 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 Malindi
Kigali lies about 1,126 km from Malindi, in a straight line. The clock in Malindi is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Departures from Malindi are served by Malindi International Airport (MYD).
To fly to Kigali from Malindi, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Nairobi (NBO, about 412 km away). Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali: Kenya Airways and RwandAir, non-stop.
From Malindi, the closest airport is Mombasa (MBA), one stop with RwandAir. Non-stop flights leave from Nairobi (NBO).
Entry for citizens of Kenya
From Malindi 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 is a member of the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Kenyan shilling (KES) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Malindi is about 1,126 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Malindi has about 120,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Malindi is in Kilifi County, Kenya.
- Malindi is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Malindi with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (412 km away).
- The international airport of Malindi is Malindi International Airport (MYD).
- 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. 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.”
“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 Malindi to Kigali?
From Malindi, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 412 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop from Nairobi. RwandAir flies from Mombasa with one stop.
Do citizens of Kenya need a visa for Rwanda?
No visa is needed: as East African Community citizens, you receive a free entry pass on arrival for up to six months.
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.