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Africa eSIM
A 5 GB Africa eSIM costs £47.99 for 30 days across 29 countries with 5G. Plans start at £13.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Crossing from Ghana into Ivory Coast, or from South Africa into Eswatini? This one eSIM covers those countries and many more, from Egypt and Morocco to Kenya and Tanzania, so you buy once and keep your plan as you go.
- 5G and 4G
- 29 countries on one eSIM
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Africa eSIM in two questions
Which Africa eSIM plan fits my route?
Your route sets the plan, and this bundle covers countries such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Botswana and South Africa, so one eSIM can serve a trip through several of them.
- A three-day hop from Ghana into Ivory Coast: 1 GB for 7 days suits light use, such as maps, messages and email.
- A week through South Africa, Eswatini and Botswana, standard use: 5 GB for 30 days suits social media, music and some video.
- Two weeks across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, light use: 5 GB for 30 days is the plan.
- A trip to Egypt alone: the Egypt eSIM is the one to choose.
Unlike the Africa (21 countries) eSIM, this one covers Eswatini and South Africa, so it is the choice for a trip through both.
All 3 Africa eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
29 countries on one eSIM
Cross borders without changing anything: your eSIM switches to the local network in each country by itself.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
 Burkina Faso | Orange | 4G |
 Botswana | Mascom, Orange | 4G |
 DR Congo | Airtel, Orange | 4G |
 Central African Republic | Orange | 3G |
 Congo | Airtel | 4G |
 Ivory Coast | Orange | 4G |
 Egypt | Etisalat, Orange | 5G |
 Gabon | Airtel | 4G |
 Ghana | AirtelTigo, MTN, Vodafone | 4G |
 Guinea-Bissau | MTN Areeba | 3G |
 Kenya | Airtel | 5G |
 Liberia | Lonestar Cell MTN | 4G |
 Morocco | Orange Morocco | 4G |
 Madagascar | Airtel | 4G |
 Mali | Orange | 5G |
 Malawi | Airtel | 4G |
 Niger | Airtel, Orange | 3G |
 Nigeria | Airtel, MTN | 5G |
 Réunion | Orange | 5G |
 Seychelles | Airtel | 4G |
 Sudan | MTN | 4G |
 Senegal | Orange | 4G |
 Eswatini | Swazi Mobile, Swazi MTN | 4G |
 Chad | Airtel | 4G |
 Tunisia | Orange | 5G |
 Tanzania | Airtel, Vodacom | 5G |
 Uganda | Airtel, MTN | 4G |
 South Africa | Cell C, MTN, Telkom, Vodacom | 5G |
 Zambia | Airtel, MTN | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through United Kingdom or Norway, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Which countries and networks does the Africa eSIM cover?
Twenty-nine countries on one eSIM, from Morocco in the north to South Africa in the south, and nine of them have 5G. Your phone switches network by itself at each border, so you keep moving and your maps keep up.
Along the way, you'll join these networks:
- Egypt: Etisalat and Orange
- Morocco: Orange Morocco
- Botswana: Mascom and Orange
- Ghana: AirtelTigo, MTN and Vodafone
Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom or Norway, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read more about IP addresses in other countries.
How much data do you need in Africa?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £13.99 / €15.99 / $17.99
- Standard · about 2 GB3 GB · 30 days · £32.99 / €39.99 / $42.99
- Heavy · about 5 GBPick unlimited or top up
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 30 days · £32.99 / €39.99 / $42.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £47.99 / €57.99 / $62.99
- Heavy · about 13 GBPick unlimited or top up
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £47.99 / €57.99 / $62.99
- Standard · about 10 GBPick unlimited or top up
- Heavy · about 25 GBPick unlimited or top up
30 days
- Light · about 8 GBPick unlimited or top up
- Standard · about 21 GBPick unlimited or top up
- Heavy · about 54 GBPick unlimited or top up
How to set up your Africa eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Airtel and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using one eSIM across Africa: tips
From Réunion and the Seychelles to Morocco and South Africa, this one eSIM covers 29 countries. Here is what to know on the move.
- Install at home: Install your eSIM before you leave, then keep data roaming switched on for the eSIM line at every border you cross. Read how to turn on data roaming.
- Rides and messages by country: In Egypt, Uber, Careem and inDrive cover rides, and Messenger is the other messaging app. In Morocco, Uber and inDrive cover rides. WhatsApp is the messaging app to have in Morocco, Botswana, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic.
- Calls and texts: Keep your home number for calls and texts while your eSIM handles your data. Learn how to keep WhatsApp and your home number.
- Top up mid-trip: Every plan can be topped up. If data runs low halfway through, add more to the same eSIM instead of buying a new one.
Africa eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Africa?
Africa eSIMs start at £13.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £47.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?
One eSIM works in all 29 countries: Burkina Faso, Botswana, DR Congo, Central African Republic, Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya and Liberia and more. The full list with the network in each country is on this page.
When does my Africa eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Africa, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Africa eSIM?
Yes. Most Africa plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Does the Africa eSIM work in Réunion?
Yes. Réunion is on this eSIM, alongside Seychelles and Madagascar, so one install suits a trip that takes in all three. You won't need a second eSIM for them.
Is South Africa on the Africa eSIM?
Yes. South Africa is on this eSIM, and it's one of the countries the Africa (21 countries) eSIM doesn't include, so this is the one to pick for a South Africa trip.
Does the Africa eSIM work in Rwanda?
No. Rwanda is on the Africa (21 countries) eSIM, which also has Mauritius, Zimbabwe and Algeria. This one has Sudan, Senegal and Mali, which that version doesn't.
Can I use one eSIM for Botswana and Tanzania?
Yes. Botswana and Tanzania are both on this eSIM, and Botswana's networks are Mascom and Orange. It's a good pairing for a trip that goes from the Okavango Delta to Tanzania.
Is there 5G on the Africa eSIM?
Yes, but only in some places. 5G is available in nine of the 29 countries on this eSIM, so check your route before you count on it.
Can I use Uber in Egypt with the Africa eSIM?
Yes. Egypt is on this eSIM, with Etisalat and Orange as its networks, and Uber is one of the ride apps used there alongside Careem and inDrive.
Ready for Africa?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.