Gbongan and Kigali
Gbongan, in Osun State, Nigeria, counts about 139,000 inhabitants. Other cities in Osun State include Ikire, Ile-Ife, Iwo, Ede and Osogbo.
Private villas · Kigali
From Gbongan to Kigali: boutique short lets
From Gbongan, 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 Gbongan
Kigali lies about 3,038 km from Gbongan, in a straight line. Gbongan is one hour behind Kigali.
The closest airport to Gbongan with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 152 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 Gbongan 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. Nigeria belongs to 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
At home you pay in the Nigerian naira (NGN); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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.
- Gbongan is about 3,038 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Gbongan has about 139,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Gbongan is in Osun State, Nigeria.
- Ikire, Ile-Ife, Iwo, Ede and Osogbo are in the same region as Gbongan.
- Gbongan is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Gbongan with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (152 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. 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.”
“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 Gbongan to Kigali?
From Gbongan, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 152 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.
Villas and features for travellers from Gbongan
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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