Giza Governorate and Kigali
Among the cities of Giza Governorate in Egypt: Giza, 6th of October City and Al Hawamidiyah. Giza, with about 4,367,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Giza Governorate to Kigali: sophisticated homes
From Giza Governorate, EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Cairo (CAI). 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 Giza Governorate
Distances and flights are given from Giza, the largest city of the governorate.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,556 km from Giza to Kigali. In January, Giza is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
Giza Governorate has two international airports: Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sphinx International Airport (SPX).
Nearest airport to Giza with a direct flight to Kigali: Cairo (CAI, about 21 km away). Cairo (CAI) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with EgyptAir.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
For visitors setting off from Giza Governorate, the rule that applies is the one for Egypt's citizens. 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's memberships include the African Union and La Francophonie. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Egyptian pound (EGP); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Giza Governorate lies in Egypt.
- Giza, 6th of October City and Al Hawamidiyah are cities of Giza Governorate.
- Giza, the largest city of Giza Governorate, has about 4,367,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Giza is about 3,556 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Giza is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Giza with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (21 km away).
- The international airports of Giza Governorate are Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sphinx International Airport (SPX).
- 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Giza Governorate to Kigali?
From Giza, the largest city of Giza Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 21 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Egypt?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for 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.
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.
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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