Sasolburg and Kigali
Sasolburg has about 136,000 inhabitants and lies in Free State, South Africa. Other cities in the same region include Kroonstad, Welkom, Botshabelo and Bloemfontein.
Private villas · Kigali
Sasolburg to Kigali: opulent private residences
From Sasolburg, 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 Sasolburg
The straight-line distance between Sasolburg and Kigali is about 2,775 km. No change of watch: Sasolburg is on Kigali time.
The closest airport to Sasolburg with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 86 km away). RwandAir connects Johannesburg (JNB) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of South Africa
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Sasolburg is the rule for citizens of South Africa. 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. Membership: the African Union and the Commonwealth. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the South African rand (ZAR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Sasolburg is about 2,775 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Sasolburg has about 136,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Sasolburg is in Free State, South Africa.
- Kroonstad, Welkom, Botshabelo and Bloemfontein are in the same region as Sasolburg.
- Sasolburg keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Sasolburg with a direct flight to Kigali is JNB (86 km away).
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. 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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Sasolburg?
From Sasolburg, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 86 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Johannesburg.
Is a visa required from South Africa?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through South Africa's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.
Do we need to change money before leaving South Africa?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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