This is a new mission as of July 1, 2026, splitting off from the Zambia Lusaka Mission. That information will be relevant as well.
Elders: Bring comfortable, durable shoes. Also bring slides or sandals for baptisms and walking around the apartment.
Sisters serving in this mission live in flats fenced in with armed guards, so they feel safe.
You do wash clothing in a bucket, so bring clothing that dries quickly and is light-weight.
Power is sometimes unreliable, so a solar fan, light, and power bank are pretty important to have.
Sometimes, but not often, showers will be with a bucket, but most of the time, you will have running water.
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Tips on Vaccinations like Yellow Fever and Typhoid: The cheapest options mentioned are Costco, GoodRX (request coupon), Walgreens, and County Health Department. You often have to request these vaccines and may have to pay for a travel consult. One helpful tip is to ask your doctor to send in a prescription for the vaccinations — some have had insurance cover the cost that way. Because of taking Doxycycline daily to prevent Malaria, probiotics have been recommended as very helpful for gut health. The Doxy also makes you more susceptible to the sun, so sunscreen is important.
Serve shirts have a ventilation panel in the side of the shirt making them noticeably more breathable. Missionaries serving in hot or humid places absolutely RAVE about this feature. The most popular shirt for hot-climate missions, for sure.