Shubra al Khaymah and Kigali
Shubra al Khaymah is a city of about 1,240,000 people in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt. In the same region as Shubra al Khaymah: Al-'Ubur and Banha.
Private villas · Kigali
Shubra al Khaymah to Kigali: premium retreats
From Shubra al Khaymah, 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 Shubra al Khaymah
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,569 km from Shubra al Khaymah to Kigali. Mind the season: Shubra al Khaymah is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
Most routes from Shubra al Khaymah connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Cairo (CAI, about 14 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 Shubra al Khaymah, 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. Egypt belongs to the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Egypt's currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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.
- Shubra al Khaymah is about 3,569 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Shubra al Khaymah has about 1,240,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Shubra al Khaymah is in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt.
- Al-'Ubur and Banha are in the same region as Shubra al Khaymah.
- 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).
- 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (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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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Shubra al Khaymah?
From Shubra al Khaymah, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 14 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 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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