Kisii and Kigali
Home to about 112,000 people, Kisii lies in Kisii County, Kenya.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Kisii: luxury holiday homes in Kigali
From Kisii, 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 Kisii
Measured in a straight line, it is about 542 km from Kisii to Kigali. The clock in Kisii is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
The closest airport to Kisii with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 251 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir connect Nairobi (NBO) with Kigali, non-stop.
Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali: RwandAir, with one stop.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
Travelling from Kisii, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Kenya. 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. 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Kenyan shilling (KES); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. 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.
- Kisii is about 542 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kisii has about 112,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kisii is in Kisii County, Kenya.
- Kisii is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Kisii with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (251 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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. If you would search for a holiday home at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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 Kisii to Kigali?
From Kisii, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 251 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.
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.
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
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.