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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.
- 4G speeds
- 2 networks: beMobile, Orange
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Botswana eSIM in two questions
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 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 for a laptop.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.
All 41 Botswana eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £10.00 / €12.00 / $13.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £31.99 / €37.99 / $40.99 | £10.66 / €12.66 / $13.66 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £48.99 / €58.99 / $63.99 | £9.80 / €11.80 / $12.80 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £97.99 / €116.99 / $126.99 | £9.80 / €11.70 / $12.70 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £182.99 / €218.99 / $236.99 | £9.15 / €10.95 / $11.85 | Choose |
Networks your Botswana eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Botswana.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | beMobile, Orange | 4G |
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, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Botswana and more countries on one plan.
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 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.
How much data do you need in Botswana?
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 · £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £35.99 / €42.99 / $46.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £60.99 / €72.99 / $78.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £35.99 / €42.99 / $46.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £60.99 / €72.99 / $78.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £120.99 / €144.99 / $156.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £71.49 / €85.99 / $92.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £120.99 / €144.99 / $156.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £268.49 / €321.49 / $348.49
How to set up your Botswana 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 beMobile and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
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.
- 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.
- Top up on the move: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data partway through your trip without buying another eSIM.
Botswana 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.
Ready for Botswana?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.