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With Parcelcompare, it’s quick and easy to ship to Kenya from the UK. Not only do we help you find the cheapest shipping options for whatever your needs, we also work with the best Kenya courier services to make sure that you get great pricing and the fastest delivery times.
Whether you’re sending gifts, a small postage parcel, or a large freight shipment to Kenya, Parcelcompare offers a range of fast and cheap delivery options to suit every budget. We offer £50 free cover on every shipment* and door-to-door tracking, so with Parcelcompare your package is in the best possible hands.
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Compare prices from the best Kenya couriers
Use our price comparison calculator to compare rates from the best Kenya courier companies. Parcelcompare has just celebrated its 30th birthday, and over the last three decades we’ve built strong, long-standing relationships that mean we can offer the best Kenya rates around, with savings of up to 60% on booking direct.
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Kenya shipping rates
With Parcelcompare, what you see is what you get. Our amazing prices include all applicable surcharges so there are no nasty surprises. In fact, our rates are so low, we’re cheaper than regular post and you know that your package will be delivered safely and quickly.
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Our Kenyan shipping services
It doesn’t matter whether you’re shipping a pallet, a large or small parcel, or just airmail, Parcelcompare not only makes it easy to find a courier but also has the perfect option to suit your budget.
And we offer more than just fantastic shipping to Kenya – you can also use our import services to ship from Kenya to the UK. In many locations throughout Kenya, we will even be able to collect your parcel on the same day.
Ship to Kenya from the UK
Express – 3/4 Day Delivery
Economy – 4/6 Day Delivery
Ship from Kenya to the UK
Express – 2/4 Day Delivery
Economy – 5 Day Delivery
Express delivery
Fast 3 to 4 day delivery
AM delivery
Guaranteed pre 9am,10:30am and Noon Delivery
Economy shipping to Kenya
Cheap 4 to 6-day Delivery
Customs in Kenya
Every parcel that enters Kenya passes through customs clearance before it is allowed in. This means that everything sent to Kenya from the UK, or any other country, will be subject to duties and taxes when crossing the border. There are no duties or tax exemptions for any sort of package.
It’s important to properly complete the customs paperwork that Parcelcompare generates during the booking process – this is all required for your parcels to clear customs when shipping to Kenya. Make sure to include a full description of your goods and their value.
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Collection & delivery
Courier collection
Once your booking is made, you can expect us to collect your parcel on the same day from most locations across the UK and Kenya.
This is not the case if you’re sending a large parcel however; for packages heavier than 50kg or longer than 180cm you will need to book at least 24 hours in advance and you’ll need to provide your courier help in loading the delivery when it is collected.
If you’re sending a pallet or an item requiring a tail lift or pallet truck, please contact our customer care team prior to collection.
Kenya delivery
Unless you have chosen to send with one of our timed delivery services, we will make your delivery between 9am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. If the first attempt to deliver is unsuccessful, we will make two more attempts, after which the parcel will be returned to the sender.
Some of the couriers that we are partnered with, such as UPS, may leave a parcel in a safe place without requiring a signature. If you require proof of delivery of your shipment, please use the upgrade option ‘Signature required’ on our ‘select service page’
Tracking your shipment to Kenya
Parcelcompare’s priority is making sure that our customers get both the best price and great service, so we offer door-to-door tracking with every order. That means that you will be able to keep an eye on your parcel during the entire shipping process and, in the unlikely event that something goes wrong, you’ll know exactly what is happening.
And just to make sure that you won’t miss something important, we’ll send you an email if any delays occur en-route. To follow the progress of your parcel, simply enter your parcel’s tracking number into our tracking tool.
Sending gifts to Kenya
There is no gift allowance for duties and taxes when sending a present to Kenya. This means that even if the item you’re sending is a gift, the recipient will still have to pay duties and taxes before the package will be cleared through customs. However, it’s still important to declare that your package is a gift.
Make sure not to send your gifts wrapped up, as they will be unwrapped during the customs clearance process. Also note that your gift should be declared as such, but your paperwork needs to include the exact nature of the contents.
Large parcel and air freight to Kenya
You can send parcels up to 270cm on their longest side, or weighing up to 1,000kg with Parcelcompare. That means if you want to ship a large or heavy package to Kenya by air freight then Parcelcompare can find you a great deal with a courier you can rely on. Simply make sure to book at least 24 hours in advance, and try to be on hand to offer assistance if your courier needs help loading or unloading your shipment.
Sending food to Kenya
There’s nothing like the taste of home, even when you’re surrounded by the beautiful sights and sounds of Kenya. Food is also a popular gift, so make sure you follow Parcelcompare’s easy tips, and you can send food to Kenya without worry.
So whether you’re shipping food to Nairobi or sending something especially tasty over to Mombasa, Parcelcompare makes it a simple matter to ship food to Kenya.
What you can send:
Non-perishable foods
Store bought foods with a best before date over 6 months away
Items must be in the original manufacturers packaging and unopened
The food label needs to list all the ingredients
The best before date must be displayed on the packaging
Examples of pershable foods: Crisp and savory foods, Chocolates and candy, Canned foods, Herbs and Spices in sealed containers, tea bags, Jams and other preserves
What you cannot send:
Perishable foods
Foods with a shelf life of less than 6 months
Homemade foods or any foods not in the original manufacturers packaging
Foods that can spoil in transit.
Food in packaging that have been opened
Food that does not contain a food label listing the ingredients
Packaging your parcel
It’s a long journey for your parcels on their way to Kenya, and during the process of shipping they will be handled multiple times by human and machine alike. To make sure that your shipment finishes its long journey in just as good a condition as it left in, properly packaging your goods is absolutely vital.
If you want your goods to arrive safely, there are three important parts of the packaging process that you need to keep in mind:
1. THE RIGHT BOX
Use a new box, which has room not just for the items you’re shipping, but the packaging you need to keep it safe. Used boxes may seem sturdy but are liable to burst or be crushed in transit. If the contents weigh more than 10kg use a double-lined box.
2. PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Wrap your items, then add another layer of packaging around them, so that they are unable to move around in the box and are at least 6cm from the sides. A quick shake should show if your goods are secure.
3. SECURE SEALING
Wrap three times around with robust parcel tape in a Union Jack flag pattern, such that all corners and joins are covered. Make sure your shipping label is the only one on your box and is attached in a way that it will not fall off in transit.
Holidays and gift giving occasions in Kenya
There are plenty of great reasons to visit Kenya, and the celebrations are one of them. Parties in Africa are the real deal, so when there’s a holiday to celebrate you know it’s going to be fun. We’ve collected a list of public holidays in Kenya below – remember that parcels are not delivered or collected on public holidays, so if you’re sending around these dates, factor a couple of extra days into your delivery estimate.
