Port Harcourt and Kigali
Port Harcourt, a city of about 2,120,000 people, lies in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Private villas · Kigali
From Port Harcourt to Kigali: luxury holiday homes
From Port Harcourt, 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 Port Harcourt
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,667 km from Port Harcourt to Kigali. Port Harcourt is one hour behind Kigali.
Port Harcourt has its own international airport, Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC).
From Port Harcourt, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 455 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Lagos (LOS) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Port Harcourt, the rule that applies is the one for Nigeria's citizens. 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. 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
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. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
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.
- Port Harcourt is about 2,667 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Port Harcourt has about 2,120,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Port Harcourt is in Rivers State, Nigeria.
- Port Harcourt is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Port Harcourt with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (455 km away).
- The international airport of Port Harcourt is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC).
- 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 has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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.
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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 Port Harcourt to Kigali?
From Port Harcourt, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 455 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.
Can we pay in NGN?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not NGN; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in 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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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