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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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Sophia C.

Australia · Dec 2024

✓ Verified

Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Africa. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sophia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Enjoy your journeys! – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Nadia D.

Mexico · Dec 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Nadia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Priya 💜

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Giulia S.

Germany · Dec 2024

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Liam T.

Singapore · Dec 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Liam! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sven T.

Italy · Dec 2024

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Sven! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Emma 💜

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Ava K.

United States · Dec 2024

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Ava! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sofia D.

Spain · Dec 2024

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

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Sofia. That's not the experience we want for Africa. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. — Sara

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Ravi C.

Poland · Dec 2024

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

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Ravi! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sven B.

New Zealand · Dec 2024

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Connected the moment I landed. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Sven! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Pablo B.

Indonesia · Dec 2024

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Pablo! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya

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Sven P.

Saudi Arabia · Dec 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sven! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Budi R.

Japan · Dec 2024

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Africa. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Budi! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma 💜

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Kenji L.

Saudi Arabia · Dec 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Africa. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Kenji! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Enjoy your journeys! – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Marco W.

United Kingdom · Dec 2024

✓ Verified

Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Marco! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – David 💜

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Lucas T.

Italy · Dec 2024

✓ Verified

Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Lucas! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Emma, 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. · 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.