Mlolongo and Kigali
Mlolongo is a city of about 136,000 people in Machakos County, Kenya. Close to Mlolongo, in the same region: Mwala.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Mlolongo: private holiday homes in Kigali
From Mlolongo, Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop to Kigali. Or one stop from Mombasa (MBA). Free entry pass on arrival.
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 Mlolongo
Measured in a straight line, it is about 767 km from Mlolongo to Kigali. Mlolongo is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Mlolongo connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Nairobi (NBO, about 9 km away). From Nairobi (NBO), Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop to Kigali.
Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali: RwandAir, with one stop.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Mlolongo, 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. Membership: 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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Mlolongo is about 767 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mlolongo has about 136,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mlolongo is in Machakos County, Kenya.
- Mwala is in the same region as Mlolongo.
- Mlolongo is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Mlolongo with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (9 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Mlolongo?
From Mlolongo, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 9 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop from Nairobi. RwandAir flies from Mombasa with one stop.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Kenya?
As an East African Community partner state, Kenya's citizens enter free of charge 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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.