Efon-Alaaye and Kigali
Efon-Alaaye, in Ekiti State, Nigeria, counts about 279,000 inhabitants. Ijero-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti and Ise-Ekiti lie in the same region as Efon-Alaaye.
Private villas · Kigali
From Efon-Alaaye to Kigali: private serviced villas
From Efon-Alaaye, 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 Efon-Alaaye
The straight-line distance between Efon-Alaaye and Kigali is about 2,986 km. Expect a time difference: Efon-Alaaye is one hour behind Kigali.
Nearest airport to Efon-Alaaye with a direct flight to Kigali: Lagos (LOS, about 214 km away). RwandAir connects Lagos (LOS) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Efon-Alaaye is the 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Nigeria benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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
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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Efon-Alaaye is about 2,986 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Efon-Alaaye has about 279,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Efon-Alaaye is in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
- Ijero-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti and Ise-Ekiti are in the same region as Efon-Alaaye.
- Efon-Alaaye is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Efon-Alaaye with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (214 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Looking for a short let in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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 Efon-Alaaye to Kigali?
From Efon-Alaaye, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 214 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.
How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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