Makkah and Kigali
Home to about 1,579,000 people, Makkah lies in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia. Also in this region: Ta'if and Jeddah.
Private villas · Kigali
Makkah to Kigali: upscale retreats
From Makkah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. 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 Makkah
About 2,808 km separate Makkah from Kigali, as the crow flies. The clock in Makkah is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
From Makkah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Saudi Arabia
For visitors setting off from Makkah, the rule that applies is the one for Saudi Arabia's citizens. 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
Saudi Arabia's currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR). 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. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
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.
- Makkah is about 2,808 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Makkah has about 1,579,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Makkah is in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.
- Ta'if and Jeddah are in the same region as Makkah.
- Makkah is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Makkah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Makkah?
We do not list a direct flight. From Makkah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from Saudi Arabia?
Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.
Which payment methods work from Saudi Arabia?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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 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 Makkah
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
Tell Nkeng your dates
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