Saham and Kigali
Saham, in North Al Batinah Governorate, Oman, counts about 140,000 inhabitants. Other cities in North Al Batinah Governorate include Sohar and As Suwayq.
Private villas · Kigali
Saham to Kigali: sophisticated estates
From Saham, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Muscat (MCT) with SalamAir. 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 Saham
Saham and Kigali are about 4,103 km apart in a straight line. In Saham, the time is two hours ahead of Kigali's.
From Saham, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Muscat (MCT, about 156 km away). SalamAir connects Muscat (MCT) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Oman
From Saham 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Omani rial (OMR); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
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.
- Saham is about 4,103 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Saham has about 140,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Saham is in North Al Batinah Governorate, Oman.
- Sohar and As Suwayq are in the same region as Saham.
- Saham is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Saham with a direct flight to Kigali is MCT (156 km away).
- Citizens of Oman 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 Oman is the Omani rial (OMR).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Saham?
From Saham, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Muscat (MCT, about 156 km away). SalamAir flies non-stop from Muscat.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Oman?
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 OMR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not OMR; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged 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.
Villas and features for travellers from Saham
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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