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Private villas · Kigali

From Nigeria to Kigali: private holiday homes

Guests from Nigeria stay in Kigali the private way: one house, one group, and a concierge for everything around it.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Nigeria

About 2,784 km separate Abuja from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Abuja is one hour behind Kigali.

You can fly direct from Nigeria to Kigali. RwandAir flies non-stop between Lagos (LOS) and Kigali.

Departures from Nigeria are possible from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Kaduna International Airport (KAD).

Whether you set off from Lagos, Kano or Ibadan, the concierge plans the arrival around your flight.

Entry for citizens of Nigeria

As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Nigeria belongs to the African Union and the Commonwealth. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

Nigeria's currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin.

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

Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.

  • Abuja is about 2,784 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Direct flights from Nigeria to Kigali leave from Lagos (LOS) with RwandAir.
  • Nigeria has 15 international airports.
  • Abuja is one hour behind Kigali.
  • Citizens of Nigeria get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of Nigeria is the Nigerian naira (NGN).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. Looking for a short let in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.

The long pool along the villa, lit at dusk. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
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The villa above its lit stone terraces and garden stair at dusk. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
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Stone steps and a garden path leading down to the pool at dusk. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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The living lounge in warm light, with a deep sectional sofa and a wall-mounted TV. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
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“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

What are the entry rules for travellers from Nigeria?

A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.

How do I fly from Nigeria to Kigali?

Direct flights to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop, from Lagos (LOS).

What time is it in Kigali compared with Abuja?

Abuja is one hour behind Kigali.

How do guests from Nigeria 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.

Is there an airport pickup when we land from Nigeria?

A private driver meets you at Kigali International Airport, at any hour, and takes you to the villa.

Is it a private villa or a shared one?

Private. Each residence is booked to one group at a time; there is no lobby and no one else staying.

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 Nigeria

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

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.

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