Africa eSIM
Mobile data in 21 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 Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 1 Mbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Africa eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $6.99 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $12.99 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $17.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $22.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $41.99 / day | — |
Which Africa eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $6.99 / day
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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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airtel 5G
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Algeria
Djezzy 4G
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Egypt
Vodafone 5G
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Gabon
Airtel 4G
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Ghana
Vodafone 5G
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Kenya
Airtel 5G
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Morocco
Orange Morocco 5G
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Madagascar
Airtel 4G
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Mauritius
Emtel 5G, my.t 4G
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Malawi
Airtel 4G
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Niger
Airtel 4G
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Nigeria
Airtel 5G
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Reunion
SFR 4G
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Rwanda
Airtel 4G
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Seychelles
Airtel 4G
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Chad
Airtel 4G
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Tunisia
Tunicell 4G
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Tanzania
Airtel 5G
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Uganda
Airtel 5G
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Zambia
Airtel 4G
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Zimbabwe
Econet 4G
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Common Questions
Can I book rides and explore with a Africa (20+ areas) eSIM?
You walk through Cairo International Airport with your hotel address ready and open Uber to arrange your ride. Instead of joining a SIM kiosk queue, you find the pickup instructions and message your driver through the app. On the way into Cairo, you follow the route in Google Maps while the streets fill with shops, bakeries and traffic. Your hotel sends directions to its entrance through WhatsApp, and you pull them up before stepping out.
Once your bag is dropped, you head towards Giza with the pyramids on your mind. You compare tour meeting points, book your visit online and save the confirmation. At lunch, Google Translate helps you read an Arabic menu before you order. Later, you send a pyramid photo home through WhatsApp and open the map again to find your way back.
What should I look for in a Africa (20+ areas) travel eSIM?
For Africa (20+ areas), start with the countries on your route: Egypt, Morocco, Kenya and Tanzania are covered by this regional plan. Look for access to local networks around your planned stops and hotspot support for sharing a connection; hotspot works on most plans. Installation before flying keeps preparation out of your sightseeing plans.
This eSIM installs in one tap from the button in your order email, with 180 days from purchase to activate. Choose a package for its data allowance and validity. The allowance renews automatically rather than forming one shared pool for the whole trip. If you need more data, buy a new plan.
Where does Africa (20+ areas) eSIM coverage work best?
Africa (20+ areas) uses local networks including Airtel, Djezzy, Vodafone, Orange Morocco, Emtel, my.t, SFR, Tunicell, with 3G/4G/5G connectivity. Coverage is strongest in cities and main tourist areas such as Cairo, Marrakech, Nairobi and Zanzibar. It becomes patchier along desert roads in Egypt, in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and across remote safari terrain in Tanzania. Connections are more consistent around urban centres than on routes through sparsely populated landscapes.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes roaming there |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork needed | ID may be asked for at the counter | No additional registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local rates; purchase after arrival | Included roaming or separate charges depend on 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 | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Buy another data bundle through the provider | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I download before exploring Africa (20+ areas)?
- Download offline Google Maps for Marrakech before entering the medina, where narrow lanes make navigation harder.
- Save your safari lodge directions and booking confirmations offline before heading into Tanzania’s national parks.
- Carry a power bank on Egyptian sightseeing routes; navigation, photography and screen brightness can drain your battery.
- Bring an adapter suited to each stop: Kenya commonly uses Type G sockets, while Morocco commonly uses Types C and E.
- Carry a physical payment card and cash for Moroccan market purchases; small stalls often cannot accept card payments.
- Ask permission before photographing people in Zanzibar, especially when sharing images online.
How much does a Africa eSIM cost?
SimSwift Africa unlimited daily plans start at $6.99 a day.