Bani Suwayf and Kigali
Home to about 273,000 people, Bani Suwayf lies in Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypt. Close to Bani Suwayf, in the same region: Al Fashn.
Private villas · Kigali
Refined residences in Kigali for travellers from Bani Suwayf
From Bani Suwayf, 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 Bani Suwayf
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,452 km from Bani Suwayf. In January, Bani Suwayf is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Bani Suwayf with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 119 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop between Cairo (CAI) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Bani Suwayf, citizens of Egypt 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. Egypt belongs to the African Union and La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through 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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.
- Bani Suwayf is about 3,452 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bani Suwayf has about 273,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bani Suwayf is in Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypt.
- Al Fashn is in the same region as Bani Suwayf.
- Bani Suwayf is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Bani Suwayf with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (119 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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.”
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Bani Suwayf to Kigali?
From Bani Suwayf, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 119 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Do citizens of Egypt need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Egypt receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
How do guests from Egypt pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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