Western Bahr al Ghazal and Kigali
Western Bahr al Ghazal is a region in South Sudan; Wau, with about 127,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Western Bahr al Ghazal to Kigali: elegant private residences
From Western 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Western Bahr al Ghazal
For Western Bahr al Ghazal, the reference point is Wau, its largest city.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 1,097 km from Wau to Kigali. There is no time difference between Wau and Kigali.
From Wau, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 508 km away). From Juba (JUB), Badr Airlines flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of South Sudan
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Western Bahr al Ghazal, citizens of South Sudan follow this one. 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
South Sudanese pound (SSP) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. 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
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.
- Western Bahr al Ghazal is a region of South Sudan.
- Wau is a city of Western Bahr al Ghazal.
- Wau, the largest city of Western Bahr al Ghazal, has about 127,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Wau is about 1,097 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Wau keeps the same time as Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Wau with a direct flight to Kigali is JUB (508 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. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Western Bahr al Ghazal?
From Wau, the largest city of Western Bahr al Ghazal, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 508 km away). Badr Airlines flies non-stop from Juba.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from South Sudan?
As an East African Community partner state, South Sudan's citizens enter free of charge 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 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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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