Nairobi and Kigali
Nairobi, capital of Kenya, has about 4,397,000 inhabitants. Another city in Nairobi County includes Thika.
Private villas · Kigali
Nairobi to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Nairobi, 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 Nairobi
Kigali lies about 755 km from Nairobi, in a straight line. Nairobi is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the international airport of Nairobi.
Nearest airport to Nairobi with a direct flight to Kigali: Nairobi (NBO, about 13 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop between Nairobi (NBO) and Kigali.
RwandAir flies from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali with one stop.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
What counts is the passport: citizens of Kenya travelling from Nairobi 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. Kenya's memberships include the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
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.
- Nairobi is about 755 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nairobi has about 4,397,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nairobi is the capital of Kenya.
- Thika is in the same region as Nairobi.
- 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 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
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. 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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Nairobi?
From Nairobi, 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.
How do citizens of Kenya enter Rwanda?
A free six-month entry pass on arrival applies to citizens of Kenya.
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 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 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
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.