Damanhur and Kigali
Damanhur, a city of about 318,000 people, lies in Beheira Governorate, Egypt. Also in this region: Kafr ad Dawwar, Idku and Rosetta.
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From Damanhur to Kigali: designer serviced villas
From Damanhur, 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
Getting to Kigali from Damanhur
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,668 km from Damanhur. In January, Damanhur is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Damanhur with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 136 km away). Cairo (CAI) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with EgyptAir.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
For visitors setting off from Damanhur, 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. Egypt belongs to the African Union and La Francophonie. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
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. 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.
- Damanhur is about 3,668 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Damanhur has about 318,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Damanhur is in Beheira Governorate, Egypt.
- Kafr ad Dawwar, Idku and Rosetta are in the same region as Damanhur.
- Damanhur is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Damanhur with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (136 km away).
- 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).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Damanhur?
From Damanhur, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 136 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
How do citizens of Egypt enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Which payment methods work from Egypt?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after 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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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