A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Gezira State to Kigali: designer holiday homes

From Gezira State, fly Tarco Aviation to Doha (DOH), then Qatar Airways non-stop to Kigali. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.

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

Gezira State and Kigali

Gezira State lies in Sudan; Wad Medani, with about 333,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Gezira State

For Gezira State, the reference point is Wad Medani, its largest city.

Measured in a straight line, it is about 1,858 km from Wad Medani to Kigali. Clocks in Wad Medani and Kigali show the same time.

From Wad Medani, fly Tarco Aviation to Doha (DOH), then Qatar Airways non-stop to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Sudan

Travelling from Gezira State, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Sudan. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Sudan is a member of 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 Sudanese pound (SDG); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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

The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.

Gezira State lies in Sudan.
Wad Medani and Al Manaqil are cities of Gezira State.
Wad Medani, the largest city of Gezira State, has about 333,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Wad Medani is about 1,858 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Wad Medani keeps the same time as Kigali.
From Wad Medani, fly Tarco Aviation to Doha (DOH), then Qatar Airways non-stop to Kigali.
Citizens of Sudan get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
The currency of Sudan is the Sudanese pound (SDG).

The villas

Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.

“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)

Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Gezira State?

We do not list a direct flight. From Wad Medani, fly Tarco Aviation to Doha (DOH), then Qatar Airways non-stop to Kigali.

How do citizens of Sudan enter Rwanda?

No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.

Can we pay in SDG?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not SDG; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in 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.

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.