Al Matariyah and Kigali
Al Matariyah (in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt) has about 162,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Dikirnis, Al Mansurah and Mit Ghamr lie in the same region as Al Matariyah.
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Travelling from Al Matariyah: designer residences in Kigali
From Al Matariyah, 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 Al Matariyah
Al Matariyah and Kigali are about 3,690 km apart in a straight line. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Al Matariyah is on the same time as Kigali, in July one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Al Matariyah with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 134 km away). Cairo (CAI) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with EgyptAir.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
From Al Matariyah 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 is a member of the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Al Matariyah is about 3,690 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Al Matariyah has about 162,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Al Matariyah is in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt.
- Dikirnis, Al Mansurah and Mit Ghamr are in the same region as Al Matariyah.
- Al Matariyah is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Al Matariyah with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (134 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. 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.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
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Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Al Matariyah to Kigali?
From Al Matariyah, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 134 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.
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 long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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