Newcastle and Kigali
Home to about 405,000 people, Newcastle lies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Also in this region: Vryheid, Ladysmith, Pietermaritzburg, KwaDukuza and Richards Bay.
Private villas · Kigali
Newcastle, South Africa to Kigali: luxury private residences
From Newcastle, South Africa, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Johannesburg (JNB) with RwandAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 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 Newcastle
About 2,870 km separate Newcastle from Kigali, as the crow flies. No change of watch: Newcastle is on Kigali time.
To fly to Kigali from Newcastle, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Johannesburg (JNB, about 245 km away). From Johannesburg (JNB), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of South Africa
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Newcastle, citizens of South Africa follow this one. 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 is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Newcastle is about 2,870 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Newcastle has about 405,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Newcastle is in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Vryheid, Ladysmith, Pietermaritzburg, KwaDukuza and Richards Bay are in the same region as Newcastle.
- Newcastle keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Newcastle with a direct flight to Kigali is JNB (245 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
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
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Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Newcastle to Kigali?
From Newcastle, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 245 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.
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.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged 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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