Ikot Ekpene and Kigali
Ikot Ekpene, a city of about 255,000 people, lies in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. In the same region as Ikot Ekpene: Uyo and Esuk Oron.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Ikot Ekpene: private holiday homes in Kigali
From Ikot Ekpene, 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 Ikot Ekpene
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,606 km from Ikot Ekpene to Kigali. Ikot Ekpene is one hour behind Kigali.
Nearest airport to Ikot Ekpene with a direct flight to Kigali: Lagos (LOS, about 510 km away). Lagos (LOS) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Ikot Ekpene, citizens of Nigeria follow this one. 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. Membership: the African Union and the Commonwealth. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Nigerian naira (NGN); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Ikot Ekpene is about 2,606 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ikot Ekpene has about 255,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ikot Ekpene is in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
- Uyo and Esuk Oron are in the same region as Ikot Ekpene.
- Ikot Ekpene is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ikot Ekpene with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (510 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. A short let, a holiday home: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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)
Is there a direct flight from Ikot Ekpene to Kigali?
From Ikot Ekpene, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 510 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 in NGN?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not NGN; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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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