Hoima and Kigali
Hoima (in Western Region, Uganda) has about 123,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Masindi, Kasese, Ibanda and Mbarara lie in the same region as Hoima.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Hoima: private holiday homes in Kigali
From Hoima, 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 Hoima
The straight-line distance between Hoima and Kigali is about 403 km. Time difference: Hoima is one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Hoima with a direct flight to Kigali is Entebbe (EBB, about 197 km away). RwandAir connects Entebbe (EBB) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Uganda
From Hoima 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. Membership: the East African Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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. 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.
- Hoima is about 403 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Hoima has about 123,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Hoima is in Western Region, Uganda.
- Masindi, Kasese, Ibanda and Mbarara are in the same region as Hoima.
- Hoima is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Hoima with a direct flight to Kigali is EBB (197 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. A holiday home, a furnished villa: 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 Hoima to Kigali?
From Hoima, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Entebbe (EBB, about 197 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.
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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
Villas and features for travellers from Hoima
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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.