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Africa eSIM — reviews & details

Africa 3GB 30Days · 3 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $21.60
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 66%
4 ★ 22%
3 ★ 9%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Botswana Mascom 3G Orange 4G
  • Burkina Faso Orange 4G
  • Central African Republic Orange 3G
  • Chad Airtel 4G
  • Cote d'Ivoire Orange 4G
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo Orange 4G Airtel 4G
  • Egypt Orange 5G Etisalat 5G
  • Eswatini Swazi MTN 4G Swazi Mobile 4G
  • Gabon Airtel 4G
  • Ghana Vodafone 4G MTN 4G AirtelTigo 3G
  • Guinea-Bissau MTN Areeba 3G
  • Kenya Airtel 5G
  • Liberia Lonestar Cell MTN 4G
  • Madagascar Airtel 4G
  • Malawi Airtel 4G
  • Mali Orange 5G
  • Morocco Orange Morocco 4G
  • Niger Orange 3G Airtel 3G
  • Nigeria MTN 5G Airtel 4G
  • Republic of the Congo Airtel 4G
  • Reunion Orange 5G
  • Senegal Orange 4G
  • Seychelles Airtel 4G
  • South Africa MTN 5G Vodacom 4G Cell C 4G Telkom 4G
  • Sudan MTN 4G
  • Tanzania Airtel 5G Vodacom 5G
  • Tunisia Orange 5G
  • Uganda Airtel 4G MTN 4G
  • Zambia Airtel 5G MTN 4G

Traveller reviews

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Sri K.

Saudi Arabia · Feb 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Africa. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sri! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Sophie

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Linh N.

Netherlands · Feb 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

David David eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you so much, Linh! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜

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Max H.

Spain · Feb 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.

Emma Emma eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

So glad to hear this, Max! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Come back anytime! – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sarah H.

Canada · Feb 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Grace Grace eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Sarah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Priya H.

Japan · Feb 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

Sara Sara eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

So glad to hear this, Priya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Come back anytime! — Sara

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Liam W.

Ireland · Feb 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Laura Laura eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

So glad to hear this, Liam! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Laura 💜

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Lucas P.

Poland · Feb 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Africa. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Omar Omar eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Lucas! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ji-woo B.

Singapore · Feb 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you so much, Ji-woo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Arjun M.

Sweden · Feb 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Yuki Yuki eSIM TopUp Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Arjun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. We're here whenever you travel again. — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Katya T.

UAE · Feb 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Sara Sara eSIM TopUp Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Katya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sara 💜

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Nguyen K.

Brazil · Feb 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Diego Diego eSIM TopUp Support · 6 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Nguyen. Glad it mostly worked for you in Africa — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Diego

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Somchai H.

India · Feb 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.

Grace Grace eSIM TopUp Support · 6 months ago

So glad to hear this, Somchai! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. We're here whenever you travel again. — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Zoe K.

New Zealand · Feb 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Omar Omar eSIM TopUp Support · 6 months ago

Really appreciate this, Zoe! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sarah V.

Australia · Feb 2026

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.

Anna Anna eSIM TopUp Support · 6 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Sarah. Glad it mostly worked for you in Africa — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lea C.

Poland · Feb 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.

Laura Laura eSIM TopUp Support · 6 months ago

Cheers, Lea! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Africa eSIM cost?

The Africa 3GB 30Days plan costs $21.60 for 3 GB over 30 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my Africa eSIM?

Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the eSIM TopUp app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Africa.

Will this eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Africa.

Comments & questions

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Mei D. · 1 week ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Sofia R. · 3 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Mateo P. · 3 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Fatima M. · 3 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

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Katya G. · 4 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Ethan K. · 5 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

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Andre T. · 6 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Somchai K. · 7 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Kenji M. · 11 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Nadia N. · 1 year ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Hugo L. · 1 year ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

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Giulia G. · 1 year ago

Which networks does this connect to?