Winejok and Kigali
Home to about 300,000 people, Winejok lies in Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan.
Private villas · Kigali
From Winejok to Kigali: prestige private residences
From Winejok, 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Winejok
About 1,250 km separate Winejok from Kigali, as the crow flies. Winejok and Kigali share the same time zone offset.
To fly to Kigali from Winejok, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Juba (JUB, about 640 km away). Badr Airlines connects Juba (JUB) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of South Sudan
Travelling from Winejok, 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's memberships include the East African Community and the African Union. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through 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. 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.
- Winejok is about 1,250 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Winejok has about 300,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Winejok is in Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan.
- 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).
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. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“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.
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Winejok?
From Winejok, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 640 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.
Which payment methods work from South Sudan?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
Villas and features for travellers from Winejok
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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