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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

All 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1★
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Sofia B.

United States · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

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

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Sofia! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. – Grace 💜

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Lucas M.

Netherlands · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Lucas! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Ingrid 💜

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Aisha R.

Poland · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Aisha. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mohammed W.

Indonesia · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Mohammed! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. — David

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Lucas M.

Sweden · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Exactly what I needed for travelling. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Cheers, Lucas! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — James

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Sarah H.

Indonesia · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sarah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. — Sophie

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Elena H.

Australia · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Install took me two tries but was fine after that.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Elena. 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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Hana B.

Vietnam · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Hana! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lea M.

Germany · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Did the job without any drama in Africa. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Cheers, Lea! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Diego

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Sven K.

Switzerland · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

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

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Really appreciate this, Sven! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Come back anytime! — Ingrid

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Viktor S.

Japan · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Did the job without any drama in Africa. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Cheers, Viktor! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Grace N.

Mexico · Oct 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Grace. 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. — Laura

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Zoe T.

Malaysia · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Really appreciate this, Zoe! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Anna 💜

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Ethan N.

India · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Cheers, Ethan! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Isabella B.

Turkey · Oct 2025

✓ Verified

Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thank you so much, Isabella! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Omar 💜

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.