Malakal and Kigali
About 161,000 people live in Malakal, in Upper Nile, South Sudan.
Private villas · Kigali
High-end homes in Kigali for travellers from Malakal
From Malakal, 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 Malakal
Kigali lies about 1,289 km from Malakal, in a straight line. Malakal and Kigali share the same time zone offset.
Flights leave Malakal from Malakal International Airport (MAK), its international airport.
The closest airport to Malakal with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 518 km away). Badr Airlines flies non-stop between Juba (JUB) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of South Sudan
From Malakal or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. 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
Your home currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Malakal is about 1,289 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Malakal has about 161,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Malakal is in Upper Nile, South Sudan.
- Malakal keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Malakal with a direct flight to Kigali is JUB (518 km away).
- The international airport of Malakal is Malakal International Airport (MAK).
- 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. If you would search for a holiday home at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“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 Malakal?
From Malakal, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 518 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving South Sudan?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and 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.
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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