Lafia and Kigali
Lafia is a city of about 127,000 people in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Private villas · Kigali
High-end holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Lafia
From Lafia, 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Lafia
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,656 km from Lafia to Kigali. The clock in Lafia is one hour behind Kigali's.
To fly to Kigali from Lafia, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Lagos (LOS, about 611 km away). RwandAir connects Lagos (LOS) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Lafia, 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's memberships include the African Union and the Commonwealth. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Nigeria's currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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.
- Lafia is about 2,656 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lafia has about 127,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lafia is in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
- Lafia is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Lafia with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (611 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 has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. 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.
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 Lafia to Kigali?
From Lafia, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 611 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 for the villa from Nigeria?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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.
Villas and features for travellers from Lafia
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
Tell Nkeng your dates
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