Limpopo and Kigali
Limpopo in South Africa counts Polokwane, Phalaborwa, Thohoyandou and Mokopane among its cities; Polokwane is the largest city, with about 272,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
From Limpopo to Kigali: sophisticated private villas
From Limpopo, 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 Limpopo
Polokwane, the largest city of Limpopo, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,442 km from Polokwane to Kigali. There is no time difference between Polokwane and Kigali.
Flights leave Limpopo from Polokwane International Airport (PTG), its international airport.
To fly to Kigali from Polokwane, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Johannesburg (JNB, about 277 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 Limpopo, 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 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
South Africa's currency is the South African rand (ZAR). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Limpopo is a province of South Africa.
- Polokwane, Phalaborwa, Thohoyandou and Mokopane are cities of Limpopo.
- Polokwane, the largest city of Limpopo, has about 272,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Polokwane is about 2,442 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Polokwane keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Polokwane with a direct flight to Kigali is JNB (277 km away).
- The international airport of Limpopo is Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
- 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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 Limpopo to Kigali?
From Polokwane, the largest city of Limpopo, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Johannesburg (JNB, about 277 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Johannesburg.
What are the entry rules for travellers from South Africa?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for 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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. 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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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