Northern Governorate and Kigali
Northern Governorate lies in Bahrain; Madinat Hamad, with about 134,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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From Northern Governorate, Bahrain to Kigali: elegant homes
From Northern Governorate, Bahrain, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 Northern Governorate
Distances and flights are given from Madinat Hamad, the largest city of the governorate.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,817 km from Madinat Hamad to Kigali. In Madinat Hamad, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
The international airport of Northern Governorate is Bahrain International Airport (BAH).
From Madinat Hamad, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Bahrain
For visitors setting off from Northern Governorate, the rule that applies is the one for Bahrain's citizens. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Bahraini dinar (BHD); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Northern Governorate lies in Bahrain.
- Madinat Hamad is a city of Northern Governorate.
- Madinat Hamad, the largest city of Northern Governorate, has about 134,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Madinat Hamad is about 3,817 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Madinat Hamad is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Madinat Hamad, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Northern Governorate is Bahrain International Airport (BAH).
- Citizens of Bahrain can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of Bahrain is the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Northern Governorate?
We do not list a direct flight. From Madinat Hamad, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from Bahrain?
Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.
Do we need to change money before leaving Bahrain?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
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.
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 · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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