Masaka and Kigali
Masaka, in Central Region, Uganda, counts about 117,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Mityana, Entebbe, Katabi, Mubende and Kampala.
Private villas · Kigali
Elegant holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Masaka
From Masaka, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Entebbe (EBB) with RwandAir. Free entry pass on arrival.
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 Masaka
Kigali lies about 259 km from Masaka, in a straight line. Time difference: Masaka is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Masaka with a direct flight to Kigali is Entebbe (EBB, about 89 km away). Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Uganda
From Masaka or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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's memberships include the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Ugandan shilling (UGX) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or 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
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.
- Masaka is about 259 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Masaka has about 117,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Masaka is in Central Region, Uganda.
- Mityana, Entebbe, Katabi, Mubende and Kampala are in the same region as Masaka.
- Masaka is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Masaka with a direct flight to Kigali is EBB (89 km away).
- 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. If you would search for a holiday home at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Masaka?
From Masaka, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Entebbe (EBB, about 89 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Entebbe.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Uganda?
Citizens of Uganda get a free entry pass at the border or the airport, valid for a stay of up to six months.
How do guests from Uganda 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.
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
Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.