Matuga and Kigali
Home to about 194,000 people, Matuga lies in Kwale County, Kenya.
Private villas · Kigali
From Matuga to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Matuga, 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 Matuga
About 1,085 km separate Matuga from Kigali, as the crow flies. Matuga is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Matuga connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Nairobi (NBO, about 432 km away). Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali: Kenya Airways and RwandAir, non-stop.
From Matuga, the closest airport is Mombasa (MBA), one stop with RwandAir. Non-stop flights leave from Nairobi (NBO).
Entry for citizens of Kenya
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Matuga, citizens of Kenya follow this one. 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
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. 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.
- Matuga is about 1,085 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Matuga has about 194,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Matuga is in Kwale County, Kenya.
- Matuga is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Matuga with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (432 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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)
Is there a direct flight from Matuga to Kigali?
From Matuga, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 432 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.
Can we pay in KES?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not KES; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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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