Ile-Ife and Kigali
Ile-Ife (in Osun State, Nigeria) has about 560,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Other cities in the same region include Gbongan, Ilesa, Ede, Osogbo and Ikire.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Ile-Ife: private holiday homes in Kigali
From Ile-Ife, 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 Ile-Ife
Kigali lies about 3,017 km from Ile-Ife, in a straight line. Ile-Ife is one hour behind Kigali.
The closest airport to Ile-Ife with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 170 km away). Lagos (LOS) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Ile-Ife is the 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. Membership: the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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. 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.
- Ile-Ife is about 3,017 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ile-Ife has about 560,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ile-Ife is in Osun State, Nigeria.
- Gbongan, Ilesa, Ede, Osogbo and Ikire are in the same region as Ile-Ife.
- Ile-Ife is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ile-Ife with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (170 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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. If you would search for a short let at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Ile-Ife?
From Ile-Ife, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 170 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Nigeria?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits 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 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.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Ile-Ife
Keep exploring
Airport pickup at any hourThe Black Key ArrivalWhere to stay in Kigali →Gorilla trekking from Kigali →
Popular with travellers from Nigeria
Services your concierge can arrange
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.