A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From Kogi State to Kigali: sophisticated holiday homes

From Kogi 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

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

At a glance

Kogi State and Kigali

Kogi State lies in Nigeria, and Okene, with about 479,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Kogi State

For Kogi State, the reference point is Okene, its largest city.

The straight-line distance between Okene and Kigali is about 2,846 km. Expect a time difference: Okene is one hour behind Kigali.

The closest airport to Okene with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 339 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 Kogi State 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. 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

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

Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.

Kogi State lies in Nigeria.
Okene is a city of Kogi State.
Okene, the largest city of Kogi State, has about 479,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Okene is about 2,846 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Okene is one hour behind Kigali.
The nearest airport to Okene with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (339 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

Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. If you would search for a short let at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.

“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)

Is there a direct flight from Kogi State to Kigali?

From Okene, the largest city of Kogi State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 339 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.

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 long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?

By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup 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.