A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Opulent short lets in Kigali for travellers from Zaria

From Zaria, 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

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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Zaria and Kigali

Zaria, a city of about 980,000 people, lies in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Also in this region: Kaduna.

Getting to Kigali from Zaria

Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,865 km from Zaria to Kigali. Zaria is one hour behind Kigali.

From Zaria, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 699 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Lagos (LOS) and Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Nigeria

For visitors setting off from Zaria, the rule that applies is the one for Nigeria's citizens. 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

Rates are in US dollars rather than the Nigerian naira (NGN); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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

Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.

Zaria is about 2,865 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Zaria has about 980,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Zaria is in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Kaduna is in the same region as Zaria.
Zaria is one hour behind Kigali.
The nearest airport to Zaria with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (699 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

Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. 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.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

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)

How do I fly from Zaria to Kigali?

From Zaria, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 699 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.

Which payment methods work from Nigeria?

USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.

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.

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.