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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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Thomas W.

Italy · Nov 2025

✓ Verified

Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Thomas! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Emma

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Marco B.

Japan · Nov 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Cheers, Marco! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Grace 💜

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Priya P.

Netherlands · Nov 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Priya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Louis D.

Philippines · Nov 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Africa. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

So glad to hear this, Louis! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya 💜

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Marco B.

Portugal · Nov 2025

✓ Verified

No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Africa. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Marco! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Pablo W.

Italy · Nov 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Pablo. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. – Priya 💜

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Noah S.

Germany · Oct 2025

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Connected the moment I landed in Africa. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Zero regrets.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Noah! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Come back anytime! – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Giulia W.

New Zealand · Oct 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Giulia! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ananya G.

Vietnam · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Exactly what I needed for travelling. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Ananya! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Katya G.

Indonesia · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Saved me a fortune on my holiday. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Katya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Nadia B.

Ireland · Oct 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Africa. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Nadia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Somchai R.

France · Oct 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Somchai! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ananya D.

Netherlands · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Cheers, Ananya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Max V.

Singapore · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Really appreciate this, Max! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Min-jun B.

Poland · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Min-jun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Laura, 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.