South Ethiopia Regional State and Kigali
South Ethiopia Regional State lies in Ethiopia; Sodo, with about 204,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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South Ethiopia Regional State to Kigali: luxury houses
From South Ethiopia Regional State, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Addis Ababa (ADD) with Ethiopian Airlines. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from South Ethiopia Regional State
Sodo, the largest city of South Ethiopia Regional State, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
About 1,300 km separate Sodo from Kigali, as the crow flies. Sodo is one hour ahead of Kigali.
To fly to Kigali from Sodo, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 262 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from South Ethiopia Regional State, citizens of Ethiopia follow this one. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Ethiopia belongs to the African Union. 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
Ethiopia's currency is the Ethiopian birr (ETB). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- South Ethiopia Regional State lies in Ethiopia.
- Sodo, Arba Minch and Dīla are cities of South Ethiopia Regional State.
- Sodo, the largest city of South Ethiopia Regional State, has about 204,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Sodo is about 1,300 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Sodo is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Sodo with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (262 km away).
- Citizens of Ethiopia get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (ETB).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from South Ethiopia Regional State to Kigali?
From Sodo, the largest city of South Ethiopia Regional State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 262 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop from Addis Ababa.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Ethiopia?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
Do we need to change money before leaving Ethiopia?
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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 · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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