Krugersdorp and Kigali
Krugersdorp (in Gauteng, South Africa) has about 379,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Other cities in Gauteng include Soweto, Randburg, Westonaria, Johannesburg and Germiston.
Private villas · Kigali
From Krugersdorp to Kigali: opulent residences
From Krugersdorp, 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 Krugersdorp
Kigali lies about 2,695 km from Krugersdorp, in a straight line. No change of watch: Krugersdorp is on Kigali time.
From Krugersdorp, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 47 km away). From Johannesburg (JNB), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of South Africa
What counts is the passport: citizens of South Africa travelling from Krugersdorp follow the rule that applies to 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. South Africa belongs to 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. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Krugersdorp is about 2,695 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Krugersdorp has about 379,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Krugersdorp is in Gauteng, South Africa.
- Soweto, Randburg, Westonaria, Johannesburg and Germiston are in the same region as Krugersdorp.
- Krugersdorp keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Krugersdorp with a direct flight to Kigali is JNB (47 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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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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 Krugersdorp to Kigali?
From Krugersdorp, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 47 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Johannesburg.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from South Africa?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
Can we pay for the villa from South Africa?
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.
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.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
Villas and features for travellers from Krugersdorp
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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