Sabya and Kigali
Sabya is a city of about 228,000 people in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. Close to Sabya, in the same region: Jizan.
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Sabya to Kigali: private serviced villas
From Sabya, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa, Doha 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 Sabya
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,532 km from Sabya. Expect a time difference: Sabya is one hour ahead of Kigali.
From Sabya, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Saudi Arabia
Travelling from Sabya, you follow the entry rule for citizens of 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Saudi riyal (SAR); 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
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.
- Sabya is about 2,532 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Sabya has about 228,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Sabya is in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.
- Jizan is in the same region as Sabya.
- Sabya is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Sabya, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways) 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). 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.
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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Sabya to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Sabya, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
How do citizens of Saudi Arabia enter Rwanda?
Citizens of Saudi Arabia get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple 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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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