From Red Sea Governorate, Egypt to Kigali: exclusive villas

Red Sea Governorate and Kigali

Red Sea Governorate lies in Egypt, and Hurghada, with about 207,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Red Sea Governorate

For Red Sea Governorate, the reference point is Hurghada, its largest city.

Kigali lies about 3,273 km from Hurghada, in a straight line. Because of daylight saving time, Hurghada is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.

Departures from Red Sea Governorate are served by Hurghada International Airport (HRG).

To fly to Kigali from Hurghada, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Cairo (CAI, about 395 km away). From Cairo (CAI), EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Egypt

Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Red Sea 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. Membership: 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

At home you pay in the Egyptian pound (EGP); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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

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.