Fort McMurray to Kigali: upscale estates

Fort McMurray and Kigali

Fort McMurray, a city of about 66,600 people, lies in Alberta, Canada. Close to Fort McMurray, in the same region: Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and Lethbridge.

Getting to Kigali from Fort McMurray

Measured in a straight line, it is about 13,033 km from Fort McMurray to Kigali. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Fort McMurray is nine hours behind Kigali, in July eight hours behind Kigali.

Fort McMurray has its own international airport, Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

From Fort McMurray, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of Canada

For visitors setting off from Fort McMurray, the rule that applies is the one for Canada's citizens. 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. Canada's memberships include the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.

Money and payment

Canada's currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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

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.