Taraba State and Kigali
Taraba State lies in Nigeria; Jalingo, with about 118,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Taraba State to Kigali: designer estates
From Taraba State, 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 Taraba State
We measure from Jalingo, the largest city of Taraba State.
About 2,398 km separate Jalingo from Kigali, as the crow flies. The clock in Jalingo is one hour behind Kigali's.
Nearest airport to Jalingo with a direct flight to Kigali: Lagos (LOS, about 922 km away). RwandAir connects Lagos (LOS) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Taraba State, citizens of Nigeria follow this one. 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. 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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Taraba State lies in Nigeria.
- Jalingo is a city of Taraba State.
- Jalingo, the largest city of Taraba State, has about 118,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Jalingo is about 2,398 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Jalingo is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Jalingo with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (922 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. A short let, a holiday home: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Taraba State to Kigali?
From Jalingo, the largest city of Taraba State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 922 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Nigeria?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Which payment methods work from Nigeria?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged 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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