Mubi and Kigali
Mubi, a city of about 226,000 people, lies in Adamawa State, Nigeria. In the same region as Mubi: Yola.
Private villas · Kigali
From Mubi to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Mubi, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Lagos (LOS) with RwandAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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 Mubi
About 2,302 km separate Mubi from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Mubi is one hour behind Kigali.
The closest airport to Mubi with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 1,168 km away). Lagos (LOS) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Mubi, the rule that applies is the one for Nigeria's citizens. 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Nigeria benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Nigerian naira (NGN) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Mubi is about 2,302 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Mubi has about 226,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Mubi is in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
- Yola is in the same region as Mubi.
- Mubi is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Mubi with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (1,168 km away).
- 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).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. If you would search for a short let at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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.
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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 Mubi to Kigali?
From Mubi, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 1,168 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Is a visa required from Nigeria?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Nigeria's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.
Can we pay for the villa from Nigeria?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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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