Madinah and Kigali
Madinah is a city of about 1,300,000 people in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia. Also in this region: Yanbu.
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Travelling from Madinah: designer residences in Kigali
From Madinah, most travellers connect through Cairo, Doha or Addis Ababa; 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 Madinah
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,113 km from Madinah. In Madinah, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
From Madinah, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Saudi Arabia
For visitors setting off from Madinah, 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
Saudi riyal (SAR) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Madinah is about 3,113 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Madinah has about 1,300,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Madinah is in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia.
- Yanbu is in the same region as Madinah.
- Madinah is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Madinah, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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 Madinah to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Madinah, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); 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.
How do guests from Saudi Arabia pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup 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.
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