Riyadh and Kigali
As the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh counts about 4,206,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Al Kharj and Az Zulfi.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Riyadh: upscale private residences in Kigali
From Riyadh, most travellers connect through Doha, Cairo 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 Riyadh
Riyadh and Kigali are about 3,465 km apart in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Riyadh is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Flights leave Riyadh from King Khalid International Airport (RUH), its international airport.
From Riyadh, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Saudi Arabia
From Riyadh or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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
Your home currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Riyadh is about 3,465 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Riyadh has about 4,206,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.
- Al Kharj and Az Zulfi are in the same region as Riyadh.
- Riyadh is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Riyadh, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Riyadh is King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- 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 in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. 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)
How do I fly from Riyadh to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Riyadh, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) 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 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.
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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