Zefta and Kigali
Zefta, a city of about 112,000 people, lies in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt. Also in this region: Tanta and Al Mahallah al Kubrá.
Private villas · Kigali
From Zefta to Kigali: boutique homes
From Zefta, 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 Zefta
About 3,634 km separate Zefta from Kigali, as the crow flies. Mind the season: Zefta is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
From Zefta, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 69 km away). Cairo (CAI) to Kigali: EgyptAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Travelling from Zefta, you follow the entry rule for citizens of 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. As a member of the African Union and La Francophonie, Egypt benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Zefta is about 3,634 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Zefta has about 112,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Zefta is in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt.
- Tanta and Al Mahallah al Kubrá are in the same region as Zefta.
- Zefta is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Zefta with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (69 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). 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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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Zefta to Kigali?
From Zefta, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 69 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 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.
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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