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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Wau: refined homes in Kigali

From Wau, 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

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

At a glance

Wau and Kigali

Wau (in Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan) has about 127,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames.

Getting to Kigali from Wau

The straight-line distance between Wau and Kigali is about 1,097 km. There is no time difference between Wau and Kigali.

Nearest airport to Wau with a direct flight to Kigali: Juba (JUB, about 508 km away). From Juba (JUB), Badr Airlines flies non-stop to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of South Sudan

Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Wau is the 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. Membership: 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

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. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.

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.

Wau is about 1,097 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Wau has about 127,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Wau is in Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan.
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

Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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.”

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)

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Wau?

From Wau, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Juba (JUB, about 508 km away). Badr Airlines flies non-stop from Juba.

What are the entry rules for travellers from South Sudan?

Citizens of South Sudan get a free entry pass at the border or the airport, valid for a stay of 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 far is the airport?

Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged 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.