Jigawa State and Kigali
Jigawa State lies in Nigeria, and Chakwama, with about 200,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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From Jigawa State to Kigali: luxury houses
From Jigawa 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 Jigawa State
We measure from Chakwama, the largest city of Jigawa State.
The straight-line distance between Chakwama and Kigali is about 2,709 km. In Chakwama, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.
From Chakwama, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 890 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
From Jigawa State or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on 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. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
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.
- Jigawa State lies in Nigeria.
- Chakwama and Hadejia are cities of Jigawa State.
- Chakwama, the largest city of Jigawa State, has about 200,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Chakwama is about 2,709 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Chakwama is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Chakwama with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (890 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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.
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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)
How do I fly from Jigawa State to Kigali?
From Chakwama, the largest city of Jigawa State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 890 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.
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.
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 many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
Villas and features for travellers from Jigawa State
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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