A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Exclusive villas in Kigali for travellers from Yei

From Yei, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Juba (JUB) with Badr Airlines. Free entry pass on arrival.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour

Check dates WhatsApp

No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Yei and Kigali

About 261,000 people live in Yei, in Central Equatoria, South Sudan. Juba lies in the same region as Yei.

Getting to Kigali from Yei

The straight-line distance between Yei and Kigali is about 676 km. Yei keeps the same time as Kigali.

The closest airport to Yei with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 134 km away). Juba (JUB) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with Badr Airlines.

Entry for citizens of South Sudan

What counts is the passport: citizens of South Sudan travelling from Yei follow the rule that applies to 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 belongs to the East African Community and the African Union. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

You will be travelling from the South Sudanese pound (SSP) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.

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.

Yei is about 676 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Yei has about 261,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Yei is in Central Equatoria, South Sudan.
Juba is in the same region as Yei.
Yei keeps the same time as Kigali.
The nearest airport to Yei with a direct flight to Kigali is JUB (134 km away).
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

Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. 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.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
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 Yei to Kigali?

From Yei, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 134 km away). Badr Airlines flies non-stop from Juba.

Is a visa required from South Sudan?

No. An entry pass is issued free on arrival, 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.

How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?

By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.

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.