Ekiti State and Kigali
Among the cities of Ekiti State in Nigeria: Ado-Ekiti, Efon-Alaaye, Ise-Ekiti and Ijero-Ekiti. Ado-Ekiti, with about 435,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Ekiti State to Kigali: high-end private villas
From Ekiti 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 Ekiti State
Figures on this page start from Ado-Ekiti, the largest city of Ekiti State.
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,954 km from Ado-Ekiti. In Ado-Ekiti, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.
From Ado-Ekiti, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 240 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Ekiti State, 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. Membership: the African Union and the Commonwealth. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
Nigeria's currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Ekiti State lies in Nigeria.
- Ado-Ekiti, Efon-Alaaye, Ise-Ekiti and Ijero-Ekiti are cities of Ekiti State.
- Ado-Ekiti, the largest city of Ekiti State, has about 435,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ado-Ekiti is about 2,954 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ado-Ekiti is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ado-Ekiti with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (240 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). Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Ekiti State to Kigali?
From Ado-Ekiti, the largest city of Ekiti State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 240 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.
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.
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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
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