Southern Governorate and Kigali
Southern Governorate lies in Bahrain, and Ar Rifa', with about 115,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Southern Governorate to Kigali: prestige houses
From Southern Governorate, 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 Southern Governorate
Figures on this page start from Ar Rifa', the largest city of Southern Governorate.
Kigali lies about 3,821 km from Ar Rifa', in a straight line. The clock in Ar Rifa' is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is the international airport of Southern Governorate.
From Ar Rifa', fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Bahrain
From Southern Governorate or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Bahraini dinar (BHD) 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Southern Governorate lies in Bahrain.
- Ar Rifa' is a city of Southern Governorate.
- Ar Rifa', the largest city of Southern Governorate, has about 115,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ar Rifa' is about 3,821 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ar Rifa' is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Ar Rifa', fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Southern 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. 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
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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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 Southern Governorate?
We do not list a direct flight. From Ar Rifa', fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Bahrain?
A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Can we pay in BHD?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not BHD; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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.
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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