Akwa Ibom State and Kigali
Akwa Ibom State lies in Nigeria, and Uyo, with about 437,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Akwa Ibom State: prestige retreats in Kigali
From Akwa Ibom State, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Lagos (LOS) with RwandAir. Visa fee waived, 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 Akwa Ibom State
Uyo, the largest city of Akwa Ibom State, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
Kigali lies about 2,578 km from Uyo, in a straight line. The clock in Uyo is one hour behind Kigali's.
The international airports of Akwa Ibom State are Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).
To fly to Kigali from Uyo, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Lagos (LOS, about 538 km away). Lagos (LOS) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
What counts is the passport: citizens of Nigeria travelling from Akwa Ibom State follow the rule that applies to 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's memberships include 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 Nigerian naira (NGN) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
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.
- Akwa Ibom State lies in Nigeria.
- Uyo, Ikot Ekpene and Esuk Oron are cities of Akwa Ibom State.
- Uyo, the largest city of Akwa Ibom State, has about 437,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Uyo is about 2,578 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Uyo is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Uyo with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (538 km away).
- The international airports of Akwa Ibom State are Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).
- 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
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. 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.
“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 Akwa Ibom State to Kigali?
From Uyo, the largest city of Akwa Ibom State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 538 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Nigeria?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
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.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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