Ado-Ekiti and Kigali
Ado-Ekiti is a city of about 435,000 people in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Also in this region: Ijero-Ekiti, Ise-Ekiti and Efon-Alaaye.
Private villas · Kigali
Elegant short lets in Kigali for travellers from Ado-Ekiti
From Ado-Ekiti, 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 Ado-Ekiti
About 2,954 km separate Ado-Ekiti from Kigali, as the crow flies. Time difference: Ado-Ekiti is one hour behind Kigali.
The closest airport to Ado-Ekiti with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 240 km away). RwandAir connects Lagos (LOS) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Travelling from Ado-Ekiti, 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 belongs to the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Nigerian naira (NGN) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or 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.
- Ado-Ekiti is about 2,954 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ado-Ekiti has about 435,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ado-Ekiti is in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
- Ijero-Ekiti, Ise-Ekiti and Efon-Alaaye are in the same region as Ado-Ekiti.
- 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
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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.
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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Ado-Ekiti to Kigali?
From Ado-Ekiti, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 240 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.
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 large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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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.