Sabt Alalayah and Kigali
Sabt Alalayah, in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, counts about 100,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Bishah, Abha and Khamis Mushait.
Private villas · Kigali
High-end houses in Kigali for travellers from Sabt Alalayah
From Sabt Alalayah, most travellers connect through Doha, Addis Ababa or Cairo; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Sabt Alalayah
Sabt Alalayah and Kigali are about 2,724 km apart in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Sabt Alalayah is one hour ahead of Kigali.
From Sabt Alalayah, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Saudi Arabia
What counts is the passport: citizens of Saudi Arabia travelling from Sabt Alalayah follow the rule that applies to Saudi Arabia. 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
Your home currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Sabt Alalayah is about 2,724 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Sabt Alalayah has about 100,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Sabt Alalayah is in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.
- Bishah, Abha and Khamis Mushait are in the same region as Sabt Alalayah.
- Sabt Alalayah is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Sabt Alalayah, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia is the Saudi riyal (SAR).
The villas
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. 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
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
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)
How do I fly from Sabt Alalayah to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Sabt Alalayah, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Do citizens of Saudi Arabia need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Do we need to change money before leaving Saudi Arabia?
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.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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