Centrale Region and Kigali
Centrale Region lies in Togo; Sokodé, with about 118,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Centrale Region: private retreats in Kigali
From Centrale Region, most travellers connect through Cairo, Nairobi or Addis Ababa; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Centrale Region
Distances and flights are given from Sokodé, the largest city of the region.
About 3,428 km separate Sokodé from Kigali, as the crow flies. In Sokodé, the time is two hours behind Kigali's.
From Sokodé, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Togo
For visitors setting off from Centrale Region, the rule that applies is the one for Togo'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. Togo is a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Togo's currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Centrale Region lies in Togo.
- Sokodé is a city of Centrale Region.
- Sokodé, the largest city of Centrale Region, has about 118,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Sokodé is about 3,428 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Sokodé is two hours behind Kigali.
- From Sokodé, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of Togo get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Togo is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. A luxury villa, a private residence: 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.
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 Centrale Region to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Sokodé, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Togo?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Which payment methods work from Togo?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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