Africa eSIM plans
One eSIM works across 36 countries.
Get a travel eSIM for Africa and get online the moment you land — on local networks, from $6.49 with 30% off.
- An eSIM QR code by email, instantly
- Activation on arrival — no roaming charges
- Easy top-ups whenever you need more data
Your Africa eSIM, explained
Roamly's Africa plan is the broadest regional option, covering roughly 36 countries on one eSIM. It rides Vodacom and MTN in South Africa, Maroc Telecom and Orange in Morocco, Vodafone Egypt, Safaricom in Kenya, and MTN Nigeria. 5G has launched in Johannesburg, Cairo, Casablanca and Nairobi, but the continent is overwhelmingly 4G and the gaps are real: safari routes in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, the Sahara, and rural stretches of Senegal and Ghana often see only edge-of-network signal. For an overland trip or a multi-country safari, one plan is far simpler than chasing a local SIM and SIM-registration paperwork in every country.
The caveat is coverage realism. Carrier strength varies enormously, Safaricom dominates Kenya while neighbours rely on Airtel, and away from cities you should treat data as a bonus, not a guarantee. Download offline maps and book lodges that have WiFi. Confirm your specific countries are on the list, since the 36 covered are not every African nation. Every Roamly plan is currently 30% off.
South Africa
Morocco
Egypt
Kenya
Nigeria
Tanzania
Ghana
Tunisia
SenegalAfrica eSIM plans
Data-only plans that activate on arrival — every plan has a 30% discount applied.
Data plans
Unlimited data
Why buy your Africa eSIM with Roamly
Trusted local networks
Connect to Africa's leading carriers with 5G where available — no throttled second-rate routes.
30% off included
Every Africa plan comes with a 30% discount, applied automatically — no codes, no markup.
Ready before you fly
Buy now, install in minutes, and your data is live the moment you reach Africa.
How to set up your Africa eSIM
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Buy online
Pick a plan above and check out. Your eSIM QR code is emailed instantly.
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Install the eSIM
Open your phone settings, add an eSIM, and scan the QR code over Wi-Fi before you travel.
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Connect in Africa
Select the eSIM for data on arrival — most plans activate automatically when you land.
Will it work on my phone?
Roamly eSIMs work on most phones released since 2019 — recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and more. Your device must be eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked.
Africa eSIM — FAQ
How much does an eSIM for Africa cost?
Plans for Africa start from $6.49, with larger and unlimited options available. Every plan already has a 30% discount applied.
Which networks will I connect to in Africa?
Your eSIM connects to leading local carriers in Africa, using 5G where it's available, so you get data just like a local SIM.
When should I install my Africa eSIM?
Install it as soon as you buy. Most plans only start counting once you arrive in Africa and connect to a local network, so installing early is safe.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in Africa?
If your phone is eSIM-compatible (most models from 2019 onward) and carrier-unlocked, it will work in Africa.
Can I make calls with the eSIM in Africa?
Our travel eSIMs are data-only, but you can call and message over the internet using apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Telegram while connected in Africa.
Will I have signal on safari in Kenya or Tanzania?
Around lodges and main gates, often yes via Safaricom in Kenya or Vodacom in Tanzania. Deep in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti, coverage is sparse to none, so download offline maps and don't rely on live data in the bush.
Does one Africa plan cover a Morocco-to-Egypt itinerary?
Yes, if both are listed. The eSIM connects to Maroc Telecom or Orange Maroc in Morocco and Vodafone Egypt or Orange Egypt in Egypt, so a North Africa trip needs no separate local SIMs.
