Ilesa and Kigali
Ilesa has about 325,000 inhabitants and lies in Osun State, Nigeria. Ile-Ife, Osogbo, Ede, Gbongan and Ila Orangun lie in the same region as Ilesa.
Private villas · Kigali
Exclusive holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Ilesa
From Ilesa, 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
Getting to Kigali from Ilesa
Kigali lies about 3,003 km from Ilesa, in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Ilesa is one hour behind Kigali.
From Ilesa, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 195 km away). RwandAir connects Lagos (LOS) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
From Ilesa 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. 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
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. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Ilesa is about 3,003 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ilesa has about 325,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ilesa is in Osun State, Nigeria.
- Ile-Ife, Osogbo, Ede, Gbongan and Ila Orangun are in the same region as Ilesa.
- Ilesa is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ilesa with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (195 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. 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.”
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Ilesa to Kigali?
From Ilesa, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 195 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.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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