Samalut and Kigali
Home to about 142,000 people, Samalut lies in Minya Governorate, Egypt. In the same region as Samalut: Minya, Maghaghah and Mallawi.
Private villas · Kigali
Samalut to Kigali: premium holiday homes
From Samalut, 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 Samalut
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,366 km from Samalut to Kigali. Samalut changes its clocks: on the same time as Kigali in January, one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
To fly to Kigali from Samalut, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Cairo (CAI, about 211 km away). Cairo (CAI) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with EgyptAir.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
For visitors setting off from Samalut, 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 belongs to 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
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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Samalut is about 3,366 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Samalut has about 142,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Samalut is in Minya Governorate, Egypt.
- Minya, Maghaghah and Mallawi are in the same region as Samalut.
- Samalut is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Samalut with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (211 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 has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. 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
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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Samalut to Kigali?
From Samalut, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 211 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.
How do guests from Egypt pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
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.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
Villas and features for travellers from Samalut
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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