Entebbe and Kigali
Entebbe (in Central Region, Uganda) has about 103,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Katabi, Kampala, Kasangati, Mukono and Lugazi lie in the same region as Entebbe.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Entebbe: boutique holiday homes in Kigali
From Entebbe, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali. Free entry pass on arrival, up to six months.
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 Entebbe
Entebbe and Kigali are about 350 km apart in a straight line. Entebbe is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Departures from Entebbe are served by Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
The closest airport to Entebbe with a direct flight to Kigali is Entebbe (EBB, about 4 km away). Entebbe (EBB) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Uganda
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Entebbe is the rule for citizens of Uganda. Citizens of East African Community partner states receive an entry pass free of charge on arrival, for a stay of up to six months. Uganda belongs to the East African Community, 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
Your home currency is the Ugandan shilling (UGX); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
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.
- Entebbe is about 350 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Entebbe has about 103,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Entebbe is in Central Region, Uganda.
- Katabi, Kampala, Kasangati, Mukono and Lugazi are in the same region as Entebbe.
- Entebbe is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Entebbe with a direct flight to Kigali is EBB (4 km away).
- The international airport of Entebbe is Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
- Citizens of Uganda get a free entry pass on arrival, for up to six months, as members of the East African Community.
- The currency of Uganda is the Ugandan shilling (UGX).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. In Uganda you might call it a holiday home or a furnished villa; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Entebbe?
From Entebbe, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Entebbe (EBB, about 4 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Entebbe.
How do citizens of Uganda enter Rwanda?
A free six-month entry pass on arrival applies to citizens of Uganda.
Which payment methods work from Uganda?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Entebbe
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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