Kassala State and Kigali
Kassala State lies in Sudan; Kassala, with about 401,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Kassala State to Kigali: premium houses
From Kassala State, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa, Cairo or Nairobi; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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 Kassala State
Distances and flights are given from Kassala, the largest city of the state.
About 2,057 km separate Kassala from Kigali, as the crow flies. Clocks in Kassala and Kigali show the same time.
From Kassala, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Sudan
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Kassala State, citizens of Sudan follow this one. 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 belongs to 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. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Kassala State lies in Sudan.
- Kassala is a city of Kassala State.
- Kassala, the largest city of Kassala State, has about 401,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kassala is about 2,057 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kassala keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Kassala, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
- 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.”
“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.
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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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Kassala State to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kassala, most travellers connect through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); your concierge plans the connection.
Is a visa required from Sudan?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Sudan's membership of the African Union.
Do we need to change money before leaving 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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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.
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