New Cairo and Kigali
New Cairo, in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, counts about 313,000 inhabitants. Cairo and Halwan lie in the same region as New Cairo.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from New Cairo: opulent homes in Kigali
From New Cairo, EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali. 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 New Cairo
The straight-line distance between New Cairo and Kigali is about 3,559 km. In January, New Cairo is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
Departures from New Cairo are served by Capital International Airport (CCE).
From New Cairo, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 11 km away). EgyptAir connects Cairo (CAI) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
From New Cairo or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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
At home you pay in the Egyptian pound (EGP); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- New Cairo is about 3,559 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- New Cairo has about 313,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- New Cairo is in Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
- Cairo and Halwan are in the same region as New Cairo.
- New Cairo is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to New Cairo with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (11 km away).
- The international airport of New Cairo is Capital International Airport (CCE).
- 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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 New Cairo?
From New Cairo, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 11 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.
Can we pay in EGP?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EGP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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