Shipping Household Items to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Fridges, washing machines, cookers, sofas, carpets and the whole kitchen, shipped from anywhere in Australia to the door in East Africa. Our team handles customs at both ends, and you get a price before anything moves.
Furniture and Appliances We Ship From Perth to East Africa
Big items travel as they are, smaller things go in boxes. Each card shows how that item is best sent on its way to us.
Preparing Furniture and Appliances for Shipping to Kenya
Your goods spend weeks at sea in a closed container. A little preparation before collection means they arrive clean, dry and in one piece.
- Clean everything first. Food crumbs and grease in a cooker or fridge smell bad by the time the container is opened.
- Defrost and dry fully. Fridges, freezers and washing machines must be completely dry inside, or mould can grow on the way.
- Secure doors, drums and loose parts. Tape doors closed, take out glass shelves and turntables, and pack them on their own.
- Protect furniture. Wrap sofas and chairs, pad the corners, and take off legs that unscrew.
- Write a list with honest values. Every item and what it is worth. An accurate list helps your goods clear customs.
Two things to check before you pack. Used fridges, used TVs and used computers are on Uganda’s prohibited goods list. There is an exception for personal use, but only once it is confirmed, and these items can be refused, so talk to us before you pack one for Uganda. Uganda also prohibits appliances that use CFC or HCFC refrigerants. And for Kenya and Tanzania, do not use plastic carrier bags to wrap or pack anything: both countries ban them.
Shared or Full Container for Your Household Goods
It comes down to how much you are sending. We look at your list and tell you which works out better.
A few pieces: shared container
A fridge, a sofa and a dozen boxes do not need a container of their own. They share space with other customers’ cargo and you pay only for the room they take.
Shared container shipping
A whole house: full container
Moving every room, or adding a car to the furniture? A container to yourself is loaded and sealed for your goods only.
Full container shippingSending furniture to Dar es Salaam? Read shipping furniture and appliances to Tanzania before you book.
The Cost to Ship Furniture and Appliances to East Africa
Kitchenware, linen and other small household things go in Bunnings 150L boxes, from $220 each. A fridge, washing machine or sofa is priced on its size and weight. Send us your list, or a few photos, and we will give you the full price for the move before you book.
Before You Ship Furniture or Appliances
Smaller household things in a Bunnings 150L box start at $220 a box. Furniture and appliances are quoted on their size, weight and contents. Send us your list and we will confirm the price before you book.
Talk to us first. Used fridges, used TVs and used computers are on Uganda’s prohibited goods list, with an exception for personal use once confirmed. They can be refused, so we check your situation before you pack. New appliances are treated differently.
Yes. We arrange collection anywhere in Australia, or you can drop items at our depot in Canning Vale, Perth.
By sea, allow around 6–8 weeks door to door for Kenya, 6–9 weeks for Tanzania and 8–10 weeks for Uganda, counted from when the ship leaves Perth. Sea freight departs once a month, so allow for the wait until the next departure. Customs, port congestion and holidays can add time.
Not for Kenya or Tanzania. Both countries ban plastic carrier bags, so use blankets, cardboard, paper or cloth covers instead. If you are unsure about any wrapping, ask us.
Get a Price for Your Household Move
List the furniture and appliances you are sending and where they are going. We will tell you shared or full container, the price and the next departure.