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Africa eSIM — reviews & details

Africa 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $31.50
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 65%
4 ★ 25%
3 ★ 7%
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 F.

United States · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Thanks a lot, Sri! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid

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Wei B.

Egypt · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Cheers, Wei! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Sophie 💜

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Max D.

Poland · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Super easy to set up before I flew out in Africa. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Thank you so much, Max! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid

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Daniel C.

Australia · Dec 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Really appreciate this, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Anna 💜

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Lucas F.

UAE · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Would definitely buy again.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

So glad to hear this, Lucas! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Kenji H.

Canada · Dec 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Cheers, Kenji! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sri B.

Sweden · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Sri! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — James

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Pablo T.

Canada · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Pablo. Glad it mostly worked for you in Africa — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lucia B.

UAE · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you so much, Lucia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego

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Ethan F.

Vietnam · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Ethan. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Zoe K.

Sweden · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Really appreciate this, Zoe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Marco V.

Ireland · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Marco. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Diego 💜

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Nadia T.

Thailand · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Africa. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Nadia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Linh W.

Saudi Arabia · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thanks a lot, Linh! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. – Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sophia S.

Spain · Dec 2025

✓ Verified

Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Sophia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Africa eSIM cost?

The Africa 5GB 30Days plan costs $31.50 for 5 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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Nguyen M. · 2 weeks ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Sri S. · 4 weeks ago

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

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Isabella D. · 1 month ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Yuki B. · 3 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

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Haruto S. · 5 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Ryan S. · 7 months ago

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

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Min-jun H. · 7 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Wei L. · 7 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Louis D. · 8 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Lea P. · 8 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Haruto N. · 1 year ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Ji-woo C. · 1 year ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.