Marsá Matruh and Kigali
Marsá Matruh is a city of about 176,000 people in Matruh Governorate, Egypt.
Private villas · Kigali
From Marsá Matruh to Kigali: high-end private villas
From Marsá Matruh, 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 Marsá Matruh
About 3,715 km separate Marsá Matruh from Kigali, as the crow flies. Mind the season: Marsá Matruh is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
The international airport of Marsá Matruh is Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH).
From Marsá Matruh, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 421 km away). From Cairo (CAI), EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Marsá Matruh, citizens of Egypt follow this one. 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. Membership: the African Union and La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Egyptian pound (EGP) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
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.
- Marsá Matruh is about 3,715 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Marsá Matruh has about 176,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Marsá Matruh is in Matruh Governorate, Egypt.
- Marsá Matruh is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Marsá Matruh with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (421 km away).
- The international airport of Marsá Matruh is Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH).
- 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. 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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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Marsá Matruh to Kigali?
From Marsá Matruh, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 421 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 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 far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged 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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