Send it home.
The real way.
Real people flying your route carry your package — or you carry theirs. Cheaper than any courier. Trusted by the Ethiopian diaspora worldwide.
Send a package
Find a traveller flying your route
Shanta estimate
$90
vs DHL
$280
Free to browse · Pay only when you match
List your trip
Earn money with your spare luggage space
You could earn
$122
15 kg × $9
after 10% shantaXPRESS fee
Free to list · Paid when delivered
0+
Packages delivered
$0
Lost in transit
0.00
Average traveller rating
0 days
Average delivery time
How it works
Simple for everyone
Whether you are sending a package or carrying one, the whole process takes minutes to set up.
Post or browse
Package senders post what they need delivered. Travellers post their upcoming trips with spare kg. The match is instant.
Match & agree
Package sender requests a traveller. Traveller reviews and accepts. Both sides agree on weight, price, and pickup details.
Pay into escrow
Package sender pays securely. Funds are held by Shanta — not released until the package is confirmed delivered.
Traveller delivers
The traveller flies, hands the package to the recipient in Addis. Recipient confirms. Traveller gets paid instantly.
"The diaspora has always found a way to take care of each other. We just made it easier."
Live trips
Travellers flying this month
Browse real trips posted by verified travellers. Book the one that fits.
Meron T.
$8/kg
LHR
London
ADD
Addis Ababa
22 Mar
Dawit A.
$9/kg
IAD
Washington DC
ADD
Addis Ababa
24 Mar
Sara G.
$10/kg
YYZ
Toronto
ADD
Addis Ababa
26 Mar
Abel K.
$7/kg
DXB
Dubai
ADD
Addis Ababa
28 Mar
Built for trust
Safe from first message
to front door
We built Shanta for a community that runs on trust. Every feature exists to protect both sides of the transaction.
Identity verified
Every traveller uploads a government ID and live selfie before their first trip. We cross-check with flight booking data.
Escrow payments
Your money sits in escrow until the traveller delivers and you confirm receipt. Nobody gets paid until the job is done.
Real-time tracking
Flight-linked status updates from check-in to delivery. You and your recipient always know exactly where the package is.
Prohibited items list
Clear rules on what can and cannot travel. Travellers set their own restrictions too — no surprises at the airport.
Verified reviews
Every review is tied to a completed delivery. No fake stars — only package senders and travellers who actually transacted can leave feedback.
24/7 support
Something go wrong? Our team is reachable by WhatsApp and email around the clock. Real humans, not bots.
For travellers
Your empty kilos are money
The average Ethiopian diaspora traveler flies with 8–12 kg of unused allowance. At $9/kg that is up to $108 per trip — just for luggage you were already not using.
Example payout — London to Addis
16 kg spare x $9/kg, after Shanta fee
Avg trip frequency
3x per year
Annual extra income
~$430
Post your trip
Enter your flight details and how many kg you have free. Takes 2 minutes.
Accept a request
Package senders browse your listing and request a match. You review and accept who you want.
Meet, pack, fly
Meet the package sender at the airport or arrange a dropoff. Carry the bag. Done.
Get paid
Money releases the moment the recipient confirms delivery. Straight to your bank or Telebirr.
Real people, real deliveries
The community speaks
“I sent my mother's medication from London. It arrived in 3 days, still cold. DHL wanted 5 days and 3x the price. Shanta is the real deal.”
Tigist Alemu
Sender — London to Addis
“I fly home every 4 months. I used to just carry extra clothes to fill the weight. Now I earn $120 each trip and someone's family gets what they need. Win-win.”
Dawit Mekonnen
Carrier — Washington DC
“The carrier met me at Heathrow two hours before the flight. Professional, kind, and my sister got her package the next morning. I cried.”
Hana Bekele
Sender — London to Addis
“I was nervous the first time but the ID verification made me trust it. The escrow system means no one can disappear with your money.”
Abel Girma
Carrier — Dubai
Average carrier rating
Based on 2,400+ completed deliveries
across 13 cities worldwide
Transparent pricing
Up to 70% cheaper
than courier services
Same item. Same destination. Fraction of the cost.
Shanta prices are estimates at $9/kg traveller rate. Courier prices sourced March 2026. All prices in USD.
Common questions
We charge a small platform fee (10%) on top of the traveller's rate. This is included in the price you see — no surprises at checkout.
Your payment is held in escrow and fully refunded. We also flag the traveller's account and investigate.
Each traveller sets their own limit based on their spare allowance. You will see exactly how many kg are available before booking.
Many travellers allow it — filter by 'food-ok' or check the traveller's item policy on their listing. Always declare items honestly.
Ready?
Send something home
today.
Join thousands of Ethiopian families who trust Shanta to move what matters most — affordably, safely, and with care.