# Botswana eSIM

> A 5 GB Botswana eSIM costs £48.99 for 30 days on beMobile and Orange on 4G. Plans start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.

Botswana's networks are beMobile and Orange, and your eSIM is set up to use them. From the Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park, you can message people back home on WhatsApp and check your route on the go. Here is how to match your plan to your trip.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Botswana; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: UK
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/botswana

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £11.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £10.00 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £31.99 / €37.99 / $40.99 | £10.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £48.99 / €58.99 / $63.99 | £9.80 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £97.99 / €116.99 / $126.99 | £9.80 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £182.99 / €218.99 / $236.99 | £9.15 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €7.99 / $7.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £17.99 / €21.99 / $22.99 | £12.28 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £9.83 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £7.02 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £4.91 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £35.99 / €42.99 / $46.99 | £4.91 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £71.49 / €85.99 / $92.99 | £4.88 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £10.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £10.00 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £40.49 / €48.49 / $52.99 | £8.10 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £40.49 / €48.49 / $52.99 | £5.78 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £40.49 / €48.49 / $52.99 | £4.05 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £60.99 / €72.99 / $78.99 | £4.07 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £120.99 / €144.99 / $156.99 | £4.03 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £22.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £11.49 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £65.99 / €78.99 / $85.99 | £11.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £89.99 / €107.49 / $116.49 | £9.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £89.99 / €107.49 / $116.49 | £6.43 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £89.99 / €107.49 / $116.49 | £4.50 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £134.49 / €160.99 / $174.49 | £4.48 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £268.49 / €321.49 / $348.49 | £4.47 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £34.99 / €41.99 / $45.99 | £11.66 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £103.99 / €124.99 / $135.99 | £11.55 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £141.99 / €169.99 / $184.49 | £9.47 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £141.99 / €169.99 / $184.49 | £6.76 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £141.99 / €169.99 / $184.49 | £4.73 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £212.49 / €254.49 / $275.99 | £4.72 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £424.49 / €508.99 / $551.49 | £4.72 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £62.99 / €74.99 / $80.99 | £6.30 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £185.99 / €222.99 / $241.99 | £6.20 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £253.49 / €303.99 / $329.49 | £5.07 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £253.49 / €303.99 / $329.49 | £3.62 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £253.49 / €303.99 / $329.49 | £2.53 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £380.49 / €455.99 / $493.99 | £2.54 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £759.99 / €911.49 / $987.99 | £2.53 | yes |

## Networks

- Botswana: beMobile (4G), Orange (4G)

## Which Botswana eSIM plan do I need?

Your trip length and how much you use your phone each day decide the right plan.

- **A long weekend in Gaborone:** Pick 1 GB a day for 3 days. It suits standard use, with social media, music and some video.
- **A week touring Kasane and Chobe National Park:** Choose 5 GB for 30 days. It suits standard use, with messages and maps for every stop.
- **A fortnight touring the Okavango Delta:** Go for 10 GB for 30 days. Crossing into a neighbour? The [Africa bundle](/esim/africa) covers 29 countries across Africa.
- **A long stay or business trip:** Take 2 GB a day for 30 days. It suits heavy use, such as streaming and [hotspot](/help/hotspot-tethering) for a laptop.

Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Botswana?

Your eSIM joins beMobile and Orange in Botswana. Both run on 4G, and your phone picks between them by itself, so there's nothing to switch. Towns and main roads are covered, but there is little or no signal in remote parks and the Kalahari.

Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. The [IP address help page](/help/ip-address-another-country) explains more. Daily plans slow to the fair use speed once each day's allowance is used, so if you'll use a lot of data every day, look at fixed plans.

## Using your phone in Botswana: arrival, data and messages

- **Land and switch on:** Touch down at Sir Seretse Khama (GBE), Maun (MUB) or Kasane (BBK), then switch on your eSIM line. Install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, and landing is just one switch.
- **Data roaming:** Turn on data roaming for your eSIM line so maps and messages can load. [Here's how to turn it on](/help/turn-on-data-roaming).
- **Networks:** Your eSIM runs on beMobile or Orange, both on 4G.
- **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to use here. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and [here's how to keep WhatsApp and your home number working](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Top up on the move:** Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data partway through your trip without buying another eSIM.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Botswana?

Botswana eSIMs start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £48.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Botswana eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to beMobile and Orange in Botswana. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Botswana eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Botswana, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Botswana eSIM?

Yes. Most Botswana 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.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Botswana plans route your data through United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Botswana are not affected.

### 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.

### Is there 5G in Botswana?

No. Botswana's networks, beMobile and Orange, run on 4G, so that's the signal your phone will show. Don't be surprised to see 4G at the top of your screen.

### Can I use WhatsApp in Botswana?

Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app used in Botswana, so you can stay in touch with family and friends back home. Chats, photos and voice notes all use mobile data, so they count towards your allowance.

### Do I need a separate eSIM for Maun and Kasane?

No. Maun, Kasane, Gaborone, the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park are all in Botswana, so one eSIM is set up for every stop on your route. Choose one plan long enough for your whole visit, and you'll use the same eSIM throughout.

### Which Africa eSIM covers Botswana?

The Africa plan covers 29 countries, and Botswana is one of them. Choose it if your trip carries on through the continent rather than staying in one country.

### Does a global eSIM cover Botswana?

Yes. The Global plans cover 117 and 127 countries, and Botswana is included in both. They suit trips that take in lots of countries, so you're not buying a new eSIM for each one.