Central Equatoria and Kigali
Central Equatoria is a region in South Sudan; Juba, with about 450,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Central Equatoria to Kigali: private houses
From Central Equatoria, Badr Airlines flies non-stop to Kigali from Juba (JUB). Free entry pass on arrival, up to six months.
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 Central Equatoria
Figures on this page start from Juba, the largest city of Central Equatoria.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 775 km from Juba to Kigali. There is no time difference between Juba and Kigali.
The international airport of Central Equatoria is Juba International Airport (JUB).
Nearest airport to Juba with a direct flight to Kigali: Juba (JUB, about 3 km away). Badr Airlines connects Juba (JUB) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of South Sudan
Travelling from Central Equatoria, you follow the entry rule for citizens of South Sudan. Citizens of East African Community partner states receive an entry pass free of charge on arrival, for a stay of up to six months. South Sudan is a member of the East African Community and the African Union. 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
South Sudanese pound (SSP) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Central Equatoria is a region of South Sudan.
- Juba and Yei are cities of Central Equatoria.
- Juba, the largest city of Central Equatoria, has about 450,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Juba is about 775 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Juba keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Juba with a direct flight to Kigali is JUB (3 km away).
- The international airport of Central Equatoria is Juba International Airport (JUB).
- Citizens of South Sudan get a free entry pass on arrival, for up to six months, as members of the East African Community.
- The currency of South Sudan is the South Sudanese pound (SSP).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. In South Sudan you might call it a holiday home or a furnished villa; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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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 Central Equatoria to Kigali?
From Juba, the largest city of Central Equatoria, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 3 km away). Badr Airlines flies non-stop from Juba.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from South Sudan?
As an East African Community partner state, South Sudan's citizens enter free of charge for up to six months.
Can we pay in SSP?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not SSP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in 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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