Ijero-Ekiti and Kigali
Ijero-Ekiti has about 168,000 inhabitants and lies in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Other cities in Ekiti State include Efon-Alaaye, Ado-Ekiti and Ise-Ekiti.
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Travelling from Ijero-Ekiti: luxury short lets in Kigali
From Ijero-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 Ijero-Ekiti
The straight-line distance between Ijero-Ekiti and Kigali is about 2,977 km. Time difference: Ijero-Ekiti is one hour behind Kigali.
From Ijero-Ekiti, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 237 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Ijero-Ekiti 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Ijero-Ekiti is about 2,977 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ijero-Ekiti has about 168,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ijero-Ekiti is in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
- Efon-Alaaye, Ado-Ekiti and Ise-Ekiti are in the same region as Ijero-Ekiti.
- Ijero-Ekiti is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ijero-Ekiti with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (237 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 in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. 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 Ijero-Ekiti to Kigali?
From Ijero-Ekiti, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 237 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Do citizens of Nigeria need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Nigeria receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
How do guests from Nigeria pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
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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