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Travelling from Ikare: private holiday homes in Kigali

From Ikare, 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

Ikare and Kigali

Ikare, a city of about 465,000 people, lies in Ondo State, Nigeria. In the same region as Ikare: Owo, Akure and Ondo.

Getting to Kigali from Ikare

Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,895 km from Ikare to Kigali. Ikare is one hour behind Kigali.

The closest airport to Ikare with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 288 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Lagos (LOS) and Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Nigeria

For visitors setting off from Ikare, 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Nigeria benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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

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

Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.

  • Ikare is about 2,895 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Ikare has about 465,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Ikare is in Ondo State, Nigeria.
  • Owo, Akure and Ondo are in the same region as Ikare.
  • Ikare is one hour behind Kigali.
  • The nearest airport to Ikare with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (288 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

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. In Nigeria you might call it a short let or a holiday home; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.

“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 Ikare to Kigali?

From Ikare, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 288 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.

Is a visa required from Nigeria?

The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Nigeria's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.

How do guests from Nigeria pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

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.

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.

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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