Nairobi County and Kigali
In Kenya, Nairobi County is home to Nairobi and Thika. Nairobi, with about 4,397,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Nairobi County to Kigali: sophisticated homes
From Nairobi 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 Nairobi County
Distances and flights are given from Nairobi, the largest city of the county.
Nairobi and Kigali are about 755 km apart in a straight line. In Nairobi, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the international airport of Nairobi County.
The closest airport to Nairobi with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 13 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir connect Nairobi (NBO) with Kigali, non-stop.
RwandAir flies from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali with one stop.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
From Nairobi County or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. 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
Your home currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Nairobi County lies in Kenya.
- Nairobi and Thika are cities of Nairobi County.
- Nairobi, the largest city of Nairobi County, has about 4,397,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nairobi is about 755 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nairobi is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Nairobi with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (13 km away).
- The international airport of Nairobi 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. 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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Nairobi County to Kigali?
From Nairobi, the largest city of Nairobi County, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 13 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop from Nairobi. RwandAir flies from Mombasa with one stop.
Is a visa required from Kenya?
No. An entry pass is issued free on arrival, for up to six months.
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 long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
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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