Africa eSIM
Mobile data in 29 countries. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose your plan
- 3G/4G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Africa eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 Days | Rs. 907.80 | Rs. 907.80 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 2,199.20 | Rs. 733.07 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 3,155.79 | Rs. 631.16 |
Which Africa eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 2,199.20 -
7 days
about 7 GB 5 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 3,155.79 -
14 days
about 14 GB 5 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 3,155.79 -
30 days
about 30 GB 5 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 3,155.79
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How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Coverage
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Burkina Faso
Orange 4G
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Botswana
Mascom 3G, Orange 4G
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Orange 4G, Airtel 4G
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Central African Republic
Orange 3G
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Republic of the Congo
Airtel 4G
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Egypt
Orange 5G, Etisalat 5G
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Gabon
Airtel 4G
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Ghana
Vodafone 4G, MTN 4G, AirtelTigo 3G
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Guinea-Bissau
MTN Areeba 3G
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Kenya
Airtel 5G
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Liberia
Lonestar Cell MTN 4G
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Morocco
Orange Morocco 4G
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Madagascar
Airtel 4G
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Mali
Orange 5G
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Malawi
Airtel 4G
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Niger
Orange 3G, Airtel 3G
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Nigeria
MTN 5G, Airtel 4G
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Reunion
Orange 5G
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Seychelles
Airtel 4G
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Sudan
MTN 4G
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Senegal
Orange 4G
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Chad
Airtel 4G
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Tunisia
Orange 5G
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Tanzania
Airtel 5G, Vodacom 5G
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Uganda
Airtel 4G, MTN 4G
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South Africa
MTN 5G, Vodacom 4G, Cell C 4G
+1 more
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Zambia
Airtel 5G, MTN 4G
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Top-ups
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Common Questions
Is an eSIM useful for exploring Africa beyond the airport?
You walk into arrivals at Cairo International Airport with your museum booking open and your hotel address ready to copy. Instead of joining a SIM counter queue, you request an Uber and message your host on WhatsApp with the pickup details. On the ride into Cairo, you follow the route in Google Maps as apartment blocks give way to busy central streets. Your driver drops you near Tahrir Square, and you pull up the walking route to the Egyptian Museum.
Inside, you save a photo of a favourite exhibit, then send it home when you stop for a break. Outside, Google Translate helps you read a menu before you order lunch. You look up the entrance details for your next stop, share a meeting point with your companion and use Talabat to order dinner back at your accommodation.
What should I look for in an eSIM for a multi-country trip to Africa?
Look for a regional eSIM that covers your actual itinerary, with access to local networks in the cities and tourist areas you plan to explore. This plan covers Egypt, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa among its included destinations, so you can keep the same eSIM as you move between covered countries.
Choose practical features as well as destination reach. This plan supports data top-ups, and hotspot sharing works on most plans. You can install before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate. It is data-only; the data allowance and validity depend on the package you choose.
Where does this regional eSIM get coverage in Africa?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including Orange, Mascom, Airtel, Etisalat, Vodafone, MTN, AirtelTigo, MTN Areeba, with 3G/4G service across the covered destinations. Coverage is strongest in cities and main tourist areas such as Cairo, Marrakech, Nairobi and Cape Town, and the busier parts of Zanzibar. It becomes patchier on desert roads, in the Atlas Mountains, across remote safari terrain and along quieter stretches of island coastline.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, once connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes the destination |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork required | ID may be requested at the counter | Keep your existing account; no new registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Buy on arrival under local terms | Included or billed according to your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Add data anytime with a top-up | Buy more data through local shops or account services | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What digital travel essentials should I prepare for Africa?
- Download an offline map of the Marrakech medina; its narrow lanes make saved accommodation pins especially useful.
- Carry a power bank for safari outings in Kenya, and keep it in your hand luggage when flying.
- Pack a Type M adapter for South Africa; a standard European adapter does not fit those sockets.
- Carry a physical payment card and cash for Egyptian markets; do not rely entirely on mobile payments.
- Ask before photographing people in Morocco, especially when sharing market or street photos online.
- Save ferry tickets and accommodation addresses offline before travelling between islands in Seychelles.
How much does a Africa eSIM cost?
SimSwift Africa eSIMs start at Rs. 907.80 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days.