Free State and Kigali
Free State in South Africa counts Bloemfontein, Welkom, Botshabelo, Sasolburg and Kroonstad among its cities; Bloemfontein is the largest city, with about 557,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
From Free State to Kigali: premium holiday homes
From Free State, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Johannesburg (JNB) with RwandAir. Visa fee waived, 30 days.
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 Free State
Figures on this page start from Bloemfontein, the largest city of Free State.
About 3,049 km separate Bloemfontein from Kigali, as the crow flies. No change of watch: Bloemfontein is on Kigali time.
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) is the international airport of Free State.
The closest airport to Bloemfontein with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 387 km away). RwandAir connects Johannesburg (JNB) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of South Africa
For visitors setting off from Free State, the rule that applies is the one for South Africa's citizens. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, South Africa benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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 South African rand (ZAR); 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.
- Free State lies in South Africa.
- Bloemfontein, Welkom, Botshabelo, Sasolburg and Kroonstad are cities of Free State.
- Bloemfontein, the largest city of Free State, has about 557,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bloemfontein is about 3,049 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bloemfontein keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Bloemfontein with a direct flight to Kigali is JNB (387 km away).
- The international airport of Free State is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN).
- Citizens of South Africa get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of South Africa is the South African rand (ZAR).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Free State?
From Bloemfontein, the largest city of Free State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 387 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Johannesburg.
How do citizens of South Africa enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Which payment methods work from South Africa?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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.
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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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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