Halwan and Kigali
About 230,000 people live in Halwan, in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Other cities in Cairo Governorate include Cairo and New Cairo.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Halwan: opulent houses in Kigali
From Halwan, 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 Halwan
Halwan and Kigali are about 3,538 km apart in a straight line. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Halwan is on the same time as Kigali, in July one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Halwan connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Cairo (CAI, about 31 km away). EgyptAir connects Cairo (CAI) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
What counts is the passport: citizens of Egypt travelling from Halwan follow the rule that applies to Egypt. 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
You will be travelling from the Egyptian pound (EGP) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Halwan is about 3,538 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Halwan has about 230,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Halwan is in Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
- Cairo and New Cairo are in the same region as Halwan.
- Halwan is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Halwan with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (31 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Halwan to Kigali?
From Halwan, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 31 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Egypt?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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