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Private villas · Kigali

From Alexandria Governorate to Kigali: elegant residences

From Alexandria Governorate, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Cairo (CAI) with EgyptAir. 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

Alexandria Governorate and Kigali

Alexandria Governorate lies in Egypt; Alexandria, with about 5,264,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Alexandria Governorate

Figures on this page start from Alexandria, the largest city of Alexandria Governorate.

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,686 km from Alexandria. Mind the season: Alexandria is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.

The international airport of Alexandria Governorate is Alexandria International Airport (HBE).

From Alexandria, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 186 km away). Cairo (CAI) to Kigali: EgyptAir, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of Egypt

For visitors setting off from Alexandria Governorate, the rule that applies is the one for Egypt'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. As a member of the African Union and La Francophonie, Egypt benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Egypt's currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). 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. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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

Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.

  • Alexandria Governorate lies in Egypt.
  • Alexandria is a city of Alexandria Governorate.
  • Alexandria, the largest city of Alexandria Governorate, has about 5,264,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Alexandria is about 3,686 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Alexandria is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
  • The nearest airport to Alexandria with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (186 km away).
  • The international airport of Alexandria Governorate is Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
  • Citizens of Egypt get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Each villa has a house manager on site and 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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

How do I fly from Alexandria Governorate to Kigali?

From Alexandria, the largest city of Alexandria Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 186 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.

Is a visa required from Egypt?

The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Egypt's membership of the African Union and La Francophonie.

Can we pay for the villa from Egypt?

Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once 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.

What if our group is bigger?

Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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