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DHL Express online tracking is the fastest way to find out where your parcel is.

Tracking number not 10 digits? Track your shipment on the DHL eCommerce UK (formerly DHL Parcel UK) website!

Track UK shipment (14 digits e.g. 41505910017980)

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Track UK return shipment (24 digits, always starts with 'JJD')

Send a Parcel To Kenya Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

  • Send a parcel to Kenya from £41.95 in 2 working days
     
  • Send letters, documents & parcels up to 25kg when dropping off, and up to 70kg per piece (max 10 pieces) when booking a courier collection
     
  • Real-time tracked & door-to-door delivery
     
  • Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service, you’ll need to print parcel labels and customs documents; weigh and measure your own packaging
     
  • Free boxes & envelopes when dropping off your parcel at over 1,400 locations across the UK
     
  • Pre 09:00, pre 12:00, and insurance services available when booking a collection online or by phone
     
  • No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to
     

The Republic of Kenya is located in East Africa, including savannahs, national parks full of wildlife, and lively culture. Offering world-famous safaris, Kenya is home to the Great Rift Valley and offers striking landscapes and sunsets. From ancient Swahili settlements to modern cities, Kenya blends tradition with modernity. UNESCO sites like Lake Turkana National Parks preserve important early human history, while Nairobi reflects rapid economic growth.

DHL Express delivers to locations across Kenya, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru. Whether you're sending a package to a business in Thika or a home in Malindi, we provide fast, secure, and reliable international shipping. With a global network spanning over 220 countries and territories, DHL Express is the trusted choice for fast and reliable shipping to Kenya.

Sending a parcel to Kenya with DHL Express is simple and efficient. With transit times from just 2 working days, our door-to-door service ensures your shipment is delivered safely and signed for where available. You can track your parcel online every step of the way, or through our WhatsApp chat (calls not available). There’s no need to open a DHL Express account -  just book, pay, and send.

 

How do I send a parcel to Kenya?

Choose from 3 simple ways to send a parcel to Kenya with DHL. If you would like to book a parcel collection, this can be done through our DHL Express online (DHLitNow) service. Alternatively, you can speak to our Customer Service team to arrange it by phone. If you'd find it easier to drop off your parcel, use a DHL Service Point near you. Simply complete your parcel details online to save time in when dropping off your parcel. Once in store, pack your items using the free DHL Express packaging provided, pay, and send your parcel.

Make sure to check what you can and can't send, and read our guide to sending gifts. Follow our tips to avoid Customs delays.

National Holidays 2025*
  • 1 January, Wednesday - New Year's Day
  • 1 April, Tuesday - Idd ul Fitr
  • 18 April, Friday - Good Friday
  • 21 April, Monday - Easter Monday
  • 1 May, Thursday - Labour Day
  • 1 June, Sunday - Madaraka Day
  • 2 June, Monday - Madaraka Day Holiday
  • 7 June, Saturday - Idd ul Azha *
  • 10 October, Friday - Mazingira Day
  • 20 October, Monday - Diwali *
  • 20 October, Monday - Mashujaa Day
  • 12 December, Friday - Jamhuri Day
  • 25 December, Thursday - Christmas Day
  • 26 December, Friday - Boxing Day
 
* Public holidays in Kenya may affect our estimated transit times.
Flag of Kenya: A black, red, and green horizontal tricolor with a white border, featuring a Maasai shield and spears at the center.
Country facts
  • Kenya has over 50 national parks and reserves, including marine and wildlife sanctuaries, with more than 8% of its land protected for conservation.
  • Over 60 languages are spoken in Kenya. Swahili and English are official, but indigenous languages like Kikuyu and Luo are widely used.
  • Kenya is home to the Great Rift Valley, a geological trench that formed over 250 million years ago
  • Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano, ranks as the second-highest peak in Africa, following Mount Kilimanjaro. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its natural and cultural importance.
  • Kenya exports millions of cut flowers each year, ranking among the world’s top five flower exporters, particularly of roses and carnations.
  • Kenya’s Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, honoured in 2004 for her environmental work and founding the Green Belt Movement.
  • The oldest known human fossil, referred to as "Turkana Boy," was found in northern Kenya close to Lake Turkana.
Flag of Kenya: A black, red, and green horizontal tricolor with a white border, featuring a Maasai shield and spears at the center.
Flag of Kenya: A black, red, and green horizontal tricolor with a white border, featuring a Maasai shield and spears at the center.
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Our opening hours are 08:00-19:00 Monday to Friday.

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