6th of October City and Kigali
6th of October City has about 369,000 inhabitants and lies in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Al Hawamidiyah and Giza lie in the same region as 6th of October City.
Private villas · Kigali
From 6th of October City to Kigali: elegant serviced villas
From 6th of October City, 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 6th of October City
Kigali lies about 3,534 km from 6th of October City, in a straight line. In January, 6th of October City is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
Nearest airport to 6th of October City with a direct flight to Kigali: Cairo (CAI, about 47 km away). Cairo (CAI) to Kigali: EgyptAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
What counts is the passport: citizens of Egypt travelling from 6th of October City 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. 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
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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- 6th of October City is about 3,534 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- 6th of October City has about 369,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- 6th of October City is in Giza Governorate, Egypt.
- Al Hawamidiyah and Giza are in the same region as 6th of October City.
- 6th of October City is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to 6th of October City with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (47 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. 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
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from 6th of October City?
From 6th of October City, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 47 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Egypt?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and 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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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