Machakos County and Kigali
Machakos County lies in Kenya; Mwala, with about 182,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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Travelling from Machakos County: designer homes in Kigali
From Machakos 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 Machakos County
For Machakos County, the reference point is Mwala, its largest city.
About 825 km separate Mwala from Kigali, as the crow flies. In Mwala, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the international airport of Machakos County.
Most routes from Mwala connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Nairobi (NBO, about 59 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir connect Nairobi (NBO) with Kigali, non-stop.
From Mombasa (MBA), RwandAir flies to Kigali with one stop.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Machakos County, 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 belongs to 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.
- Machakos County lies in Kenya.
- Mwala and Mlolongo are cities of Machakos County.
- Mwala, the largest city of Machakos County, has about 182,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mwala is about 825 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mwala is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Mwala with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (59 km away).
- The international airport of Machakos 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
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Think of a holiday home with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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.
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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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Machakos County?
From Mwala, the largest city of Machakos County, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 59 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.
Which payment methods work from Kenya?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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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