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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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Liam P.

Sweden · Sep 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Liam! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego 💜

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Carlos M.

Netherlands · Sep 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

So glad to hear this, Carlos! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom

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Linh F.

Turkey · Sep 2025

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Did the job without any drama. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

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

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Katya S.

South Korea · Sep 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thanks a lot, Katya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Come back anytime! – Ingrid 💜

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Sarah K.

France · Sep 2025

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Did the job without any drama in Africa. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Cheers, Sarah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Haruto T.

Turkey · Sep 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Haruto! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Diego 💜

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Katya C.

UAE · Sep 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Katya. 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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Nadia B.

Japan · Sep 2025

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

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Nadia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Emma K.

Philippines · Sep 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Cheers, Emma! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Giulia C.

Philippines · Sep 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thank you so much, Giulia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura

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Lucia V.

Indonesia · Sep 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Africa. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

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

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Mohammed L.

Japan · Sep 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thank you so much, Mohammed! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Sara 💜

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Ryan T.

Italy · Sep 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Five stars from me.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ryan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Nguyen S.

Italy · Sep 2025

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

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thank you so much, Nguyen! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Budi L.

Indonesia · Sep 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 11 months ago

Thank you so much, Budi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Come back anytime! – Grace 💜

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. · 3 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.