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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Irewe: luxury short lets in Kigali

From Irewe, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 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

Irewe and Kigali

About 139,000 people live in Irewe, in Lagos State, Nigeria. Other cities in Lagos State include Lagos, Agege and Ebute Ikorodu.

Getting to Kigali from Irewe

Kigali lies about 3,130 km from Irewe, in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Irewe is one hour behind Kigali.

From Irewe, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 27 km away). Lagos (LOS) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of Nigeria

From Irewe 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

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

From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.

  • Irewe is about 3,130 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Irewe has about 139,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Irewe is in Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Lagos, Agege and Ebute Ikorodu are in the same region as Irewe.
  • Irewe is one hour behind Kigali.
  • The nearest airport to Irewe with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (27 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).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. 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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Is there a direct flight from Irewe to Kigali?

From Irewe, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 27 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.

Do citizens of Nigeria need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Nigeria receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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