Africa eSIM — reviews & details
Africa 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
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
Chloe N.
Ireland · Sep 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago So glad to hear this, Chloe! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – James, eSIM TopUp Support
Olivia M.
Malaysia · Sep 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Africa.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks a lot, Olivia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support
Ava L.
Australia · Sep 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Activation was automatic when I arrived. A must-have for international travel.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ava! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura
Lucas T.
Italy · Sep 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks a lot, Lucas! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura
Hugo R.
Saudi Arabia · Sep 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks for sharing, Hugo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace
Wei H.
Ireland · Sep 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Really appreciate this, Wei! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. – Anna, eSIM TopUp Support
Mohammed S.
Philippines · Sep 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Would definitely buy again.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks for sharing, Mohammed! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Priya
Mateo D.
Spain · Sep 2025
Connected the moment I landed in Africa. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. A must-have for international travel.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Cheers, Mateo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – James, eSIM TopUp Support
Liam P.
New Zealand · Sep 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Liam. Glad it mostly worked for you in Africa — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – Omar 💜
Omar T.
Australia · Sep 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Omar! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Mark
Zoe D.
Australia · Sep 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Really appreciate this, Zoe! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom 💜
Ava C.
Indonesia · Sep 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Cheers, Ava! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support
Liam M.
Germany · Sep 2025
Did the job without any drama in Africa. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks a lot, Liam! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. – Ken 💜
Lucia K.
Vietnam · Sep 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago So glad to hear this, Lucia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Ingrid L.
Singapore · Sep 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you so much, Ingrid! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Yuki
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
Nguyen M. · 2 weeks ago
Which networks does this connect to?
Sri S. · 3 weeks ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Isabella D. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Yuki B. · 3 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Haruto S. · 5 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
Ryan S. · 7 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Min-jun H. · 7 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Wei L. · 7 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Louis D. · 8 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Lea P. · 8 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Haruto N. · 1 year ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Ji-woo C. · 1 year ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.