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
Elena K.
Italy · Jul 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Elena! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support
Louis P.
Italy · Jul 2025
Did the job without any drama in Africa. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Louis! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James
Nadia V.
Netherlands · Jul 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Nadia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support
Viktor S.
Singapore · Jul 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Telling my friends about this.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Viktor! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support
Mohammed V.
Ireland · Jul 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Mohammed! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James 💜
Mateo F.
Italy · Jul 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Mateo! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support
Thomas M.
Turkey · Jul 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Thomas! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ingrid
Camila V.
Australia · Jul 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Africa. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Camila! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Hugo F.
Saudi Arabia · Jul 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Hugo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. – James, eSIM TopUp Support
Diego D.
United Kingdom · Jul 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Diego! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support
Ethan K.
New Zealand · Jul 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Ethan! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Giulia R.
Germany · Jul 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Giulia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Sophia C.
UAE · Jul 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Africa. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Sophia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support
Beatriz N.
Singapore · Jul 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Beatriz! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Come back anytime! — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support
Nguyen D.
Malaysia · Jul 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Africa. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Nguyen! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. – Diego 💜
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.