Thika and Kigali
Thika has about 251,000 inhabitants and lies in Nairobi County, Kenya. Nairobi lies in the same region as Thika.
Private villas · Kigali
Opulent holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Thika
From Thika, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Nairobi (NBO). Or one stop from Mombasa (MBA). 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 Thika
The straight-line distance between Thika and Kigali is about 786 km. The clock in Thika is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
The closest airport to Thika with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 35 km away). From Nairobi (NBO), Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop to Kigali.
RwandAir connects Mombasa (MBA) with Kigali, with a stop on the way.
Entry for citizens of Kenya
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Thika is the rule for citizens of 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 is a member of 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. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Thika is about 786 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Thika has about 251,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Thika is in Nairobi County, Kenya.
- Nairobi is in the same region as Thika.
- Thika is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Thika with a direct flight to Kigali is NBO (35 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
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Thika?
From Thika, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Nairobi (NBO, about 35 km away). Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly non-stop from Nairobi. RwandAir flies from Mombasa with one stop.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Kenya?
Citizens of Kenya get a free entry pass at the border or the airport, valid for a stay of up to six months.
How do guests from Kenya pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
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.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Thika
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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.