Arar and Kigali
Home to about 149,000 people, Arar lies in Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Arar: refined villas in Kigali
From Arar, 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 Arar
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,841 km from Arar to Kigali. In Arar, the time is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
From Arar, 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 Arar, 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. 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
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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Arar is about 3,841 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Arar has about 149,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Arar is in Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.
- Arar is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Arar, 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
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“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 Arar?
We do not list a direct flight. From Arar, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Saudi Arabia?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Can we pay for the villa from Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
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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