Mombasa and Kigali
About 1,208,000 people live in Mombasa, in Mombasa County, Kenya.
Private villas · Kigali
Mombasa to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Mombasa, 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 Mombasa
The straight-line distance between Mombasa and Kigali is about 1,092 km. Mombasa is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Flights leave Mombasa from Moi International Airport (MBA), its international airport.
The closest airport to Mombasa with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 430 km away). From Nairobi (NBO), Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop to Kigali.
From Mombasa, the closest airport is Mombasa (MBA), one stop with RwandAir. Non-stop flights leave from Nairobi (NBO).
Entry for citizens of Kenya
What counts is the passport: citizens of Kenya travelling from Mombasa follow the rule that applies to 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. 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
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. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Mombasa is about 1,092 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mombasa has about 1,208,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mombasa is in Mombasa County, Kenya.
- Mombasa is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Mombasa with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (430 km away).
- The international airport of Mombasa is Moi International Airport (MBA).
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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.
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)
How do I fly from Mombasa to Kigali?
From Mombasa, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 430 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.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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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.