Jos and Kigali
Jos has about 1,040,000 inhabitants and lies in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Private villas · Kigali
Jos to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Jos, 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 Jos
Kigali lies about 2,690 km from Jos, in a straight line. In Jos, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.
Nearest airport to Jos with a direct flight to Kigali: Lagos (LOS, about 717 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Jos 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. Nigeria belongs to the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your 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
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.
- Jos is about 2,690 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Jos has about 1,040,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Jos is in Plateau State, Nigeria.
- Jos is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Jos with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (717 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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)
Is there a direct flight from Jos to Kigali?
From Jos, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 717 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
How do citizens of Nigeria enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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.
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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.