Cross River State and Kigali
Cross River State lies in Nigeria, and Calabar, with about 540,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Cross River State to Kigali: sophisticated residences
From Cross River 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 Cross River State
Calabar, the largest city of Cross River State, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
Kigali lies about 2,533 km from Calabar, in a straight line. The clock in Calabar is one hour behind Kigali's.
The international airports of Cross River State are Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO).
Most routes from Calabar connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Lagos (LOS, about 582 km away). Lagos (LOS) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
From Cross River State or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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 is a member of 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
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. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Cross River State lies in Nigeria.
- Calabar and Ugep are cities of Cross River State.
- Calabar, the largest city of Cross River State, has about 540,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Calabar is about 2,533 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Calabar is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Calabar with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (582 km away).
- The international airports of Cross River State are Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO).
- 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. In Nigeria you might call it a short let or a holiday home; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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 Cross River State to Kigali?
From Calabar, the largest city of Cross River State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 582 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Nigeria?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Do we need to change money before leaving Nigeria?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and 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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