Juba and Kigali
Juba is the capital of South Sudan, with about 450,000 inhabitants. Also in this region: Yei.
Private villas · Kigali
Juba to Kigali: high-end private villas
From Juba, Badr Airlines flies non-stop to Kigali. 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 Juba
Measured in a straight line, it is about 775 km from Juba to Kigali. Juba keeps the same time as Kigali.
Departures from Juba are served by Juba International Airport (JUB).
To fly to Kigali from Juba, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Juba (JUB, about 3 km away). Badr Airlines flies non-stop between Juba (JUB) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of South Sudan
For visitors setting off from Juba, the rule that applies is the one for South Sudan's citizens. 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the South Sudanese pound (SSP); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Juba is about 775 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Juba has about 450,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Juba is the capital of South Sudan.
- Yei is in the same region as Juba.
- 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 Juba 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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 Juba to Kigali?
From Juba, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 3 km away). Badr Airlines flies non-stop from Juba.
How do citizens of South Sudan enter Rwanda?
A free six-month entry pass on arrival applies to citizens of South Sudan.
Can we pay for the villa from South Sudan?
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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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