# Zambia eSIM

> A 5 GB Zambia eSIM costs £36.99 for 30 days on Airtel on 5G. Plans start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.

Your eSIM uses Airtel's 4G network, so in Lusaka or Livingstone you can book an inDrive ride and message home on WhatsApp without swapping SIM cards. Pick your plan and install it before you fly, then just switch it on.

- 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: Zambia; speed up to 5G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: SG
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/zambia

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | £8.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £22.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £7.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $30.99 | £8.00 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $47.99 | £7.40 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £72.99 / €87.99 / $94.99 | £7.30 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £136.99 / €163.99 / $177.99 | £6.85 | 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 / $8.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £18.99 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £12.96 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £24.99 / €29.99 / $32.49 | £10.24 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £24.99 / €29.99 / $32.49 | £7.31 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £24.99 / €29.99 / $32.49 | £5.12 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £37.49 / €44.99 / $48.49 | £5.12 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £74.49 / €88.99 / $96.49 | £5.09 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £7.99 / €9.99 / $9.99 | £7.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £22.99 / €26.99 / $29.99 | £7.66 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £30.49 / €36.49 / $39.99 | £6.10 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £30.49 / €36.49 / $39.99 | £4.36 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £30.49 / €36.49 / $39.99 | £3.05 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £45.49 / €54.49 / $59.49 | £3.03 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £90.99 / €108.99 / $117.99 | £3.03 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £16.99 / €19.99 / $21.99 | £8.49 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £49.99 / €59.99 / $64.99 | £8.33 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £6.75 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £4.82 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £100.99 / €120.99 / $130.99 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £201.49 / €241.49 / $261.49 | £3.36 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £28.99 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £9.66 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £86.99 / €103.99 / $112.99 | £9.67 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £117.49 / €140.99 / $152.99 | £7.83 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £117.49 / €140.99 / $152.99 | £5.59 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £117.49 / €140.99 / $152.99 | £3.92 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £176.49 / €211.49 / $228.99 | £3.92 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £351.99 / €421.99 / $457.49 | £3.91 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £37.99 / €44.99 / $48.99 | £7.60 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £111.99 / €133.99 / $145.99 | £7.47 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £6.10 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £4.36 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £3.05 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £228.49 / €273.49 / $296.49 | £3.05 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £455.99 / €546.49 / $592.49 | £3.04 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £45.99 / €54.99 / $58.99 | £4.60 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £135.99 / €162.99 / $175.99 | £4.53 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £184.49 / €221.49 / $239.99 | £3.69 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £184.49 / €221.49 / $239.99 | £2.64 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £184.49 / €221.49 / $239.99 | £1.84 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £276.49 / €331.49 / $359.49 | £1.84 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £552.99 / €662.99 / $718.49 | £1.84 | yes |

## Networks

- Zambia: Airtel (4G)

## Which Zambia eSIM plan do I need?

Match your trip length and how you'll use your phone, and the right plan is easy to pick.

- **A three-day city break in Lusaka:** 1 GB a day for 3 days suits standard use, with room for maps, messages and social media.
- **Two weeks touring Livingstone and South Luangwa National Park:** 10 GB for 30 days suits standard use. Download your maps before you head to remote safari camps, where signal can be weak or missing.
- **A month-long stay:** 20 GB for 30 days suits standard use, leaving room for WhatsApp chats, music and the odd video.
- **A trip that also takes in a neighbouring country:** the [Africa bundle for 21 countries](/esim/africa-21-countries) also covers Zambia.

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

## Will my eSIM have signal in Zambia?

Your eSIM connects to Airtel, and Airtel runs on 4G. Your phone picks the network by itself, so there's nothing to choose. Lusaka, Livingstone and the main towns are well covered, but signal is patchy in national parks and remote areas. If you're heading out on safari, download your maps and messages before you leave town.

Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more on the [IP address help page](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to a lower fair-use speed once you've used that day's allowance.

## Using your phone in Zambia: data tips

- **Land and switch on:** Land at Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN), switch your eSIM on and keep [data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) on for the eSIM line. Your eSIM connects to Airtel on 4G, so install it at home on Wi-Fi first and the airport is only one step left.
- **Getting around:** Book rides with inDrive, a local ride app, once you are out of the airport, and download your maps before you leave home so directions are ready when you need them.
- **Staying in touch:** Message friends and family on [WhatsApp](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) over your eSIM data, while your home number stays on for calls and texts.
- **Safari camps:** Camps and lodges in remote parks often have weak or no mobile signal, so download your maps and messages before you set off on a game drive.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Zambia?

Zambia eSIMs start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £36.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Zambia eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Airtel in Zambia. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Zambia eSIM start?

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

### Can I top up my Zambia eSIM?

Yes. Most Zambia 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?

Zambia plans route your data through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Zambia 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 Zambia?

No, in Zambia your eSIM connects to Airtel on 4G, so there's no 5G icon to wait for. For maps, messages and photos on the move, that is the network you'll be on.

### Does WhatsApp work in Zambia with an eSIM?

Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to use in Zambia, and your messages travel over your eSIM's mobile data. Keep it open for your safari guide, your hosts and family back home.

### What are the international airports in Zambia?

Zambia has three international airports: Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN), Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International (LVI) and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NDO). Set up your eSIM before you fly, so you're not hunting for Wi-Fi in the arrivals hall.

### Does inDrive work in Zambia?

Yes, inDrive is the ride app to use in Zambia. Book your ride on mobile data, and you can check the route on the map before you set off.

### Is there mobile signal on safari in South Luangwa National Park?

Not always. Safari camps and lodges in remote parks often have weak or no mobile signal, so download your maps and messages before you head into South Luangwa National Park or Kafue National Park.

### Does an Africa eSIM cover Zambia?

The Africa eSIM for 21 countries and the Global eSIM for 117 countries both cover Zambia, so you can choose a wider one if your route goes further afield.