Abuja and Kigali
As the capital of Nigeria, Abuja counts about 2,690,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Abuja to Kigali: luxury short lets
From Abuja, 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
Getting to Kigali from Abuja
Kigali lies about 2,784 km from Abuja, in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Abuja is one hour behind Kigali.
The international airport of Abuja is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
Most routes from Abuja connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Lagos (LOS, about 536 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Lagos (LOS) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Abuja 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. Nigeria is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Abuja is about 2,784 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Abuja has about 2,690,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Abuja is the capital of Nigeria.
- Abuja is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Abuja with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (536 km away).
- The international airport of Abuja is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
- 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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.”
“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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Abuja?
From Abuja, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 536 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Nigeria?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for 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 far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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