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Private villas · Kigali

Ila Orangun to Kigali: upscale holiday homes

From Ila Orangun, 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

Ila Orangun and Kigali

Ila Orangun is a city of about 179,000 people in Osun State, Nigeria. Close to Ila Orangun, in the same region: Ilesa, Osogbo, Ede, Inisa and Ile-Ife.

Getting to Kigali from Ila Orangun

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,002 km from Ila Orangun. The clock in Ila Orangun is one hour behind Kigali's.

From Ila Orangun, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 237 km away). Lagos (LOS) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of Nigeria

Travelling from Ila Orangun, you follow the entry rule for citizens of 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 is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Rates are in US dollars rather than the Nigerian naira (NGN); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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

The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.

  • Ila Orangun is about 3,002 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Ila Orangun has about 179,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Ila Orangun is in Osun State, Nigeria.
  • Ilesa, Osogbo, Ede, Inisa and Ile-Ife are in the same region as Ila Orangun.
  • Ila Orangun is one hour behind Kigali.
  • The nearest airport to Ila Orangun with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (237 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

The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Think of a short let with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.

“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)

How do I fly from Ila Orangun to Kigali?

From Ila Orangun, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 237 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.

Do we need to change money before leaving Nigeria?

There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.

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.

How large a group can you host?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.

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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