Osun State and Kigali
Osogbo, with about 645,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Osun State in Nigeria; the state's cities include Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Iwo and Ikire.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Osun State: upscale villas in Kigali
From Osun 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 Osun State
We measure from Osogbo, the largest city of Osun State.
The straight-line distance between Osogbo and Kigali is about 3,028 km. The clock in Osogbo is one hour behind Kigali's.
Nearest airport to Osogbo with a direct flight to Kigali: Lagos (LOS, about 190 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Lagos (LOS) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
From Osun State 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. Nigeria's memberships include the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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. 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Osun State lies in Nigeria.
- Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Iwo and Ikire are cities of Osun State.
- Osogbo, the largest city of Osun State, has about 645,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Osogbo is about 3,028 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Osogbo is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Osogbo with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (190 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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.”
“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)
Is there a direct flight from Osun State to Kigali?
From Osogbo, the largest city of Osun State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 190 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 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.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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