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
Budi K.
Netherlands · Nov 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Budi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support
Olivia B.
Malaysia · Nov 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Olivia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Yuki 💜
Daniel R.
Egypt · Nov 2024
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Daniel. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Africa. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support
Giulia S.
United Kingdom · Nov 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Giulia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Ananya H.
Egypt · Nov 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Ananya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support
Liam N.
Netherlands · Nov 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Five stars from me.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Liam! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support
Nadia B.
Singapore · Nov 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Nadia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support
Linh P.
Spain · Nov 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Linh! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜
Sven M.
India · Nov 2024
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Sven! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Yuki 💜
Sophia H.
Japan · Nov 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sophia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support
Grace C.
South Korea · Nov 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Grace! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Grace, eSIM TopUp Support
Priya L.
Ireland · Nov 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out in Africa. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Priya! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Diego V.
Portugal · Nov 2024
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Diego. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Africa. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support
Lea G.
Germany · Nov 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Lea! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support
Kenji S.
Netherlands · Nov 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Kenji! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜
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.