Kaduna and Kigali
Kaduna, in Kaduna State, Nigeria, counts about 1,850,000 inhabitants. Zaria lies in the same region as Kaduna.
Private villas · Kigali
Kaduna to Kigali: luxury short lets
From Kaduna, 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 Kaduna
The straight-line distance between Kaduna and Kigali is about 2,862 km. Time difference: Kaduna is one hour behind Kigali.
Departures from Kaduna are served by Kaduna International Airport (KAD).
Nearest airport to Kaduna with a direct flight to Kigali: Lagos (LOS, about 631 km away). RwandAir connects Lagos (LOS) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
What counts is the passport: citizens of Nigeria travelling from Kaduna follow the rule that applies to 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
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. 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.
- Kaduna is about 2,862 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kaduna has about 1,850,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kaduna is in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
- Zaria is in the same region as Kaduna.
- Kaduna is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Kaduna with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (631 km away).
- The international airport of Kaduna is Kaduna International Airport (KAD).
- 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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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 Kaduna to Kigali?
From Kaduna, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 631 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
How do citizens of Nigeria enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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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.