# Africa eSIM

> Compare 23 regional eSIM data plans for Africa, from $5.74. One QR code for every country on your route, no roaming charges.

Page: https://esimnest.com/region-africa/ · Data as of: 2026-11-10 · Prices: US dollars

## Africa eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $5.74
- **Plans:** 23 plans
- **Data allowances:** 1 GB to 20 GB, plus 5 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 7 to 30 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $3.94, typically $5.79
- **5G:** 23 of 23 plans
- **Hotspot:** 23 of 23 plans
- **Top-up:** 23 of 23 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for Africa by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-1gb-7days): $5.74 | [3 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-3gb-30days): $15.02 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-3gb-30days): $15.02 | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-10gb-30days): $39.42 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-5gb-30days): $23.56 | [20 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-20gb-30days): $81.00 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-10gb-30days): $39.42 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-1gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited): $191.40 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## Plans (23)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Africa 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-1gb-7days) | 21 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.74 |
| [Africa 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-1gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 21 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $6.38/day |
| [Africa 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-1gb-7days) | 29 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.89 |
| [Africa 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-1-gb-7-days-2) | 36 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $11.00 |
| [Africa 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-2gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 21 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $12.12/day |
| [Africa 2GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-2-gb-15-days-2) | 36 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $14.82 |
| [Africa 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-3gb-30days) | 21 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.02 |
| [Africa 3GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-3gb-15days) | 21 countries | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.32 |
| [Africa 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 21 countries | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.91/day |
| [Africa 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-3-gb-30-days-4) | 36 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $17.28 |
| [Africa 5GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-5gbday-unlimited) | 21 countries | 5 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $20.62/day |
| [Africa 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-3gb-30days) | 29 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $20.74 |
| [Africa 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-5gb-30days) | 21 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $23.56 |
| [Africa 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-5-gb-30-days-3) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $27.32 |
| [Africa 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-5gb-30days) | 29 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $27.72 |
| [Africa 5GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-5-gb-7-days) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $29.11 |
| [Africa 5GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-5-gb-15-days) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $32.43 |
| [Africa 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-10gbday-unlimited) | 21 countries | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $35.10/day |
| [Africa 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-10gb-30days) | 21 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $39.42 |
| [Africa 10GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-10-gb-7-days) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $59.04 |
| [Africa 10GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-10-gb-15-days) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $63.00 |
| [Africa 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-10-gb-30-days-3) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $67.00 |
| [Africa 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/region-africa/#plan-africa-21-areas-20gb-30days) | 21 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $81.00 |

## Works in 41 countries

Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Eswatini, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

## eSIM for Africa: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in Africa?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Africa, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for Africa cost?

Plans for Africa start at $5.74. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $39.42: 10 GB for 30 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for Africa?

Yes, 5 plans have unlimited data, from $6.38. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for Africa valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 7 to 30 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in Africa?

23 of 23 plans support 5G where the local network offers it; the others use 4G/LTE.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in Africa?

eSIMs for Africa are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.