Yanbu and Kigali
Yanbu, a city of about 200,000 people, lies in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia. In the same region as Yanbu: Madinah.
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From Yanbu to Kigali: secluded private residences
From Yanbu, 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 Yanbu
About 3,022 km separate Yanbu from Kigali, as the crow flies. In Yanbu, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB) is the international airport of Yanbu.
From Yanbu, 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
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Yanbu, citizens of Saudi Arabia 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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.
- Yanbu is about 3,022 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Yanbu has about 200,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Yanbu is in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia.
- Madinah is in the same region as Yanbu.
- Yanbu is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Yanbu, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Yanbu is Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB).
- 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Yanbu to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Yanbu, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Saudi Arabia?
A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Can we pay in SAR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not SAR; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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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