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Travelling from Asaba: luxury short lets in Kigali

From Asaba, 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

Asaba and Kigali

Home to about 73,400 people, Asaba lies in Delta State, Nigeria. In the same region as Asaba: Sapele and Warri.

Getting to Kigali from Asaba

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,744 km from Asaba. Asaba is one hour behind Kigali.

Flights leave Asaba from Asaba International Airport (ABB), its international airport.

The closest airport to Asaba with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 379 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Nigeria

Travelling from Asaba, you follow the entry rule 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's memberships include the African Union and the Commonwealth. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.

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. 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.

  • Asaba is about 2,744 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Asaba has about 73,400 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Asaba is in Delta State, Nigeria.
  • Sapele and Warri are in the same region as Asaba.
  • Asaba is one hour behind Kigali.
  • The nearest airport to Asaba with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (379 km away).
  • The international airport of Asaba is Asaba International Airport (ABB).
  • 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). Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Think of a short let with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.

“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 is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Asaba?

From Asaba, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 379 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.

How do citizens of Nigeria enter Rwanda?

No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.

Which payment methods work from Nigeria?

USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.

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.

Can we book more than one villa?

Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · 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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