Al Hawamidiyah and Kigali
Al Hawamidiyah, in Giza Governorate, Egypt, counts about 155,000 inhabitants. Giza and 6th of October City lie in the same region as Al Hawamidiyah.
Private villas · Kigali
Al Hawamidiyah to Kigali: designer private villas
From Al Hawamidiyah, 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 Al Hawamidiyah
The straight-line distance between Al Hawamidiyah and Kigali is about 3,544 km. In January, Al Hawamidiyah is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Al Hawamidiyah connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Cairo (CAI, about 27 km away). EgyptAir connects Cairo (CAI) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
From Al Hawamidiyah 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Egyptian pound (EGP) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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.
- Al Hawamidiyah is about 3,544 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Al Hawamidiyah has about 155,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Al Hawamidiyah is in Giza Governorate, Egypt.
- Giza and 6th of October City are in the same region as Al Hawamidiyah.
- Al Hawamidiyah is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Al Hawamidiyah with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (27 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“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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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)
How do I fly from Al Hawamidiyah to Kigali?
From Al Hawamidiyah, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 27 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.
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.
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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