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Private villas · Kigali

From South Al Batinah Governorate to Kigali: private villas

From South Al Batinah Governorate, 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

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At a glance

South Al Batinah Governorate and Kigali

South Al Batinah Governorate lies in Oman; Rustaq, with about 120,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from South Al Batinah Governorate

Rustaq, the largest city of South Al Batinah Governorate, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.

Measured in a straight line, it is about 4,088 km from Rustaq to Kigali. In Rustaq, the time is two hours ahead of Kigali's.

Nearest airport to Rustaq with a direct flight to Kigali: Muscat (MCT, about 91 km away). From Muscat (MCT), SalamAir flies non-stop to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Oman

Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from South Al Batinah Governorate, citizens of Oman follow this one. 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 Omani rial (OMR); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.

South Al Batinah Governorate lies in Oman.
Rustaq is a city of South Al Batinah Governorate.
Rustaq, the largest city of South Al Batinah Governorate, has about 120,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Rustaq is about 4,088 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Rustaq is two hours ahead of Kigali.
The nearest airport to Rustaq with a direct flight to Kigali is MCT (91 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

Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

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)

Is there a direct flight from South Al Batinah Governorate to Kigali?

From Rustaq, the largest city of South Al Batinah Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Muscat (MCT, about 91 km away). SalamAir flies non-stop from Muscat.

Is a visa required from Oman?

Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.

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.

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.

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.