South Sinai Governorate and Kigali
South Sinai Governorate lies in Egypt; Taba, with about 700 inhabitants, is its reference city.
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From South Sinai Governorate to Kigali: boutique houses
From South Sinai Governorate, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Cairo (CAI) with EgyptAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from South Sinai Governorate
Figures on this page start from Taba, the reference city of South Sinai Governorate.
About 3,534 km separate Taba from Kigali, as the crow flies. Mind the season: Taba is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
South Sinai Governorate has its own international airport, Taba International Airport (TCP).
From Taba, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 345 km away). From Cairo (CAI), EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
For visitors setting off from South Sinai Governorate, 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 is a member of 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. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- South Sinai Governorate lies in Egypt.
- Taba is a city of South Sinai Governorate.
- Taba, the reference city of South Sinai Governorate, has about 700 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Taba is about 3,534 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Taba is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Taba with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (345 km away).
- The international airport of South Sinai Governorate is Taba International Airport (TCP).
- 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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from South Sinai Governorate?
From Taba, the reference city of South Sinai Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 345 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Egypt?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
Can we pay in EGP?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EGP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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