Kano State and Kigali
Kano State lies in Nigeria; Kano, with about 4,910,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Kano State to Kigali: exclusive estates
From Kano 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 Kano State
Figures on this page start from Kano, the largest city of Kano State.
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,841 km from Kano. Expect a time difference: Kano is one hour behind Kigali.
The international airport of Kano State is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
The closest airport to Kano with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 830 km away). Lagos (LOS) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Kano State, citizens of Nigeria follow this one. 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. Membership: the African Union and the Commonwealth. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
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. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Kano State lies in Nigeria.
- Kano is a city of Kano State.
- Kano, the largest city of Kano State, has about 4,910,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kano is about 2,841 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kano is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Kano with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (830 km away).
- The international airport of Kano State is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
- 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. A short let, a holiday home: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Kano State to Kigali?
From Kano, the largest city of Kano State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 830 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.
Can we pay in NGN?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not NGN; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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