Does Kimia serve all African countries?
Kimia allows you to search for announcements published by its members. A visible or mentioned destination does not guarantee that a trip will be available on a given date.
Send a package to Africa with a traveler
Kimia connects shippers with travelers who have space in their luggage. Availability depends on announcements and routes actually published in the application.
Quick answer
To send a package to Africa with a traveler, first find an actually published route, describe the contents and value, then check the exit, entry and baggage rules applicable to both countries.
Search for a traveler to your destination
Check the available routes in Kimia to see if a traveler is going to the country or city you are interested in. The presence of a destination on this site does not constitute a guarantee of availability.
Comoros, West and Central Africa
The list of searchable destinations includes the Comoros — Moroni, Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Anjouan (Ndzuwani) and Mohéli (Mwali) — as well as cities like Dakar, Abidjan, Cotonou, Douala, Yaoundé, Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Availability varies per listing.
Arrange an international shipment
Describe the package accurately and agree terms with the traveler. Customs, airline and import rules vary depending on the route: always check official information before departure.
France-Algeria
A dedicated page explains how Kimia works to search for a traveler between France and Algeria, without promising that a trip will be available on a given date.
Frequently asked questions
Should a package transported to Africa be declared?
Obligations depend on the country, value, quantity and nature of the goods. The traveler must check the official rules of departure and arrival before traveling.
What items should never be handed over without verification?
Medicines, batteries, liquids, food, valuables and regulated goods require specific verification with the authorities and the company.