Maghaghah and Kigali
The city of Maghaghah lies in Minya Governorate, Egypt, with about 118,000 inhabitants. In the same region as Maghaghah: Samalut, Minya and Mallawi.
Private villas · Kigali
From Maghaghah to Kigali: exclusive private residences
From Maghaghah, 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 Maghaghah
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,403 km from Maghaghah to Kigali. In January, Maghaghah is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Maghaghah connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Cairo (CAI, about 171 km away). Cairo (CAI) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with EgyptAir.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Travelling from Maghaghah, 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. 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
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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Maghaghah is about 3,403 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Maghaghah has about 118,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Maghaghah is in Minya Governorate, Egypt.
- Samalut, Minya and Mallawi are in the same region as Maghaghah.
- Maghaghah is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Maghaghah with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (171 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Maghaghah?
From Maghaghah, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 171 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
How do citizens of Egypt enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
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.
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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