Send cargo, parcels, boxes and freight to Kenya from the UK with specialist Africa shipping support, clear quotes, air and sea freight options, and door-to-door cargo services where available.
Cargo to Africa has been providing cargo services to Kenya for decades and understands the complex requirements and procedures involved in shipping to Kenya. We handle inquiries for parcels, boxes, household goods, personal effects, business stock, vehicles and larger freight. We can send cargo through air cargo, sea cargo, container shipping and door to door shipping to Kenya where available.
Whether you need to send a parcel to Kenya from the UK, move household belongings to Nairobi or arrange commercial cargo to Mombasa, provide your UK collection postcode, Kenyan destination, cargo description, dimensions and weight. These details help identify the right route before your goods move.
Before you send your parcels to Kenya from the UK, you need to understand which type of cargo service suits you best. If you have a lighter cargo that you would like to send urgently to Kenya then air freight is the best option for you. Sea freight is a practical choice for heavier or larger consignments, while door-to-door shipping can combine collection, international transport and final delivery where available.
| Service | Best For | Typical Cargo | Useful Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | Urgent and lighter shipments | Parcels, boxes, documents and business goods | Commonly measured in days |
| Sea freight | Heavy or larger cargo | Household goods, pallets, barrels and stock | Commonly several weeks |
| Door-to-door | End-to-end convenience | Boxes, personal effects and household cargo | Availability varies by destination |
| Car shipping | Vehicle exports | Cars, SUVs, vans and suitable vehicles | Normally routed by sea |
| Container shipping | Large-volume shipments | Furniture, machinery, stock and relocations | LCL, 20ft and 40ft options may be available |
The cost of sending cargo to Kenya depends on the mode of transport, weight, dimensions and destination, but we can provide you with a generalized guide you can use as a useful benchmark. Air cargo cost from roughly £5.90–£8.50 per kg on common freight services, while consolidated sea cargo examples sit around £2.50–£2.95 per kg. Small express parcels can start at around £42.95, while sea-freight bags are advertised from approximately £70 on some routes.
These are market guide figures rather than fixed Cargo To Africa prices, but they give you a realistic budget before requesting a shipment-specific quote.
The main maritime gateway and one of the busiest ports in Kenya is the Port of Mombasa. It handles containerized, conventional and Ro-Ro cargo and has direct connections with more than 80 ports worldwide.
Cargo does not have to finish its journey at the coast. Kenya Ports Authority operates inland container facilities connected with Mombasa, including Nairobi and Naivasha. The Nairobi Inland Container Depot is connected to Mombasa by rail, helping move containerized and loose cargo further inland.
This makes the final Kenyan destination important when arranging shipping. A consignment for Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret or another inland town requires different onward planning from cargo being collected in Mombasa.
Kenya Revenue Authority is responsible for clearing imports, and it advises importers to work with a customs clearing agent so you have all the appropriate documentation arranged in time for a seamless clearing process. The following are the documents you require.
| Document or Detail | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Import Declaration Form (IDF) | Supports the Kenyan import process |
| Customs declaration | Declares the goods to Customs |
| Commercial invoice | Provides the description and declared value |
| Packing list | Identifies the goods, quantities and packaging |
| Certificate of Conformity | Required for applicable PVoC-regulated products |
| Export documentation | Provides evidence of export from the UK |
| Vehicle documents | Required when importing vehicles |
A significant current change also applies from 1 September 2026: Kenyan importers must obtain and retain an export declaration, export entry, customs export certificate or equivalent document from the exporting country.
Accurate descriptions matter. Avoid listing cargo simply as “goods” or “personal items” when the contents can be identified properly.
For those who do not have the time or patience to arrange and organize each part of the journey can choose the door to door service to send cargo to Kenya. Depending on the service and destination, shipments can move from a UK collection address through international transport and Kenyan clearance towards the final delivery point.
Popular destinations include Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret. Always provide the final town or county rather than simply writing “Kenya”, particularly when the goods need to travel up-country after arrival.
To arrange shipping from the UK to Kenya, provide your UK postcode, Kenyan destination, cargo type, number of items, dimensions and weight. For vehicles, add the make, model and year.
