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Private villas · Kigali

Northern Bahr al Ghazal to Kigali: opulent private villas

From Northern Bahr al Ghazal, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Juba (JUB) with Badr Airlines. Free entry pass on arrival, up to six months.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Northern Bahr al Ghazal and Kigali

Northern Bahr al Ghazal is a region in South Sudan; Winejok, with about 300,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Northern Bahr al Ghazal

Distances and flights are given from Winejok, the largest city of the region.

About 1,250 km separate Winejok from Kigali, as the crow flies. No change of watch: Winejok is on Kigali time.

Most routes from Winejok connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Juba (JUB, about 640 km away). Badr Airlines connects Juba (JUB) with Kigali, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of South Sudan

For visitors setting off from Northern Bahr al Ghazal, 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's memberships include 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

South Sudan's currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP). 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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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.

  • Northern Bahr al Ghazal is a region of South Sudan.
  • Winejok is a city of Northern Bahr al Ghazal.
  • Winejok, the largest city of Northern Bahr al Ghazal, has about 300,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Winejok is about 1,250 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Winejok keeps the same time as Kigali.
  • The nearest airport to Winejok with a direct flight to Kigali is JUB (640 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).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Think of a holiday home with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.

The pool glowing among lit palms and gardens at night. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Amahoro
The villa above its lit stone terraces and garden stair at dusk. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Urugwiro
Red daybeds beside the pool, at dusk. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Irebero
The living room from above, with a sectional sofa facing a wall TV glowing like a fireplace. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Ikaze
“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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Which airport should I use to fly from Northern Bahr al Ghazal to Kigali?

From Winejok, the largest city of Northern Bahr al Ghazal, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 640 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.

How do we get from the airport to the villa?

With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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.

Villas and features for travellers from Northern Bahr al Ghazal

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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