Qalyubia Governorate and Kigali
Shubra al Khaymah, with about 1,240,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Qalyubia Governorate in Egypt; the governorate's cities include Shubra al Khaymah, Banha and Al-'Ubur.
Private villas · Kigali
From Qalyubia Governorate to Kigali: luxury houses
From Qalyubia Governorate, EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Cairo (CAI). 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 Qalyubia Governorate
Figures on this page start from Shubra al Khaymah, the largest city of Qalyubia Governorate.
Shubra al Khaymah and Kigali are about 3,569 km apart in a straight line. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Shubra al Khaymah is on the same time as Kigali, in July one hour ahead of Kigali.
Among the international airports of Qalyubia Governorate: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
From Shubra al Khaymah, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 14 km away). Cairo (CAI) to Kigali: EgyptAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Qalyubia Governorate is the 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 belongs to the African Union and La Francophonie. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
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.
- Qalyubia Governorate lies in Egypt.
- Shubra al Khaymah, Banha and Al-'Ubur are cities of Qalyubia Governorate.
- Shubra al Khaymah, the largest city of Qalyubia Governorate, has about 1,240,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Shubra al Khaymah is about 3,569 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Shubra al Khaymah is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Shubra al Khaymah with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (14 km away).
- The international airports of Qalyubia Governorate are Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
- 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Qalyubia Governorate to Kigali?
From Shubra al Khaymah, the largest city of Qalyubia Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 14 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Is a visa required from Egypt?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Egypt's membership of the African Union and La Francophonie.
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 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 large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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