Nguru and Kigali
Nguru, in Yobe State, Nigeria, counts about 111,000 inhabitants. Gashua lies in the same region as Nguru.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Nguru: private holiday homes in Kigali
From Nguru, 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 Nguru
The straight-line distance between Nguru and Kigali is about 2,720 km. The clock in Nguru is one hour behind Kigali's.
From Nguru, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 1,049 km away). Lagos (LOS) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
From Nguru 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Nigeria benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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
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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Nguru is about 2,720 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nguru has about 111,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nguru is in Yobe State, Nigeria.
- Gashua is in the same region as Nguru.
- Nguru is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Nguru with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (1,049 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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.
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 Nguru to Kigali?
From Nguru, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 1,049 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Do citizens of Nigeria need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Nigeria receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
How do guests from Nigeria pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
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 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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