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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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Ryan C.

Germany · Apr 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.

Ken Ken eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Ryan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ken

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Emma C.

Egypt · Apr 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Anna Anna eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thank you so much, Emma! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Anna

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Grace T.

Switzerland · Apr 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Africa. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Grace! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sri M.

United Kingdom · Apr 2026

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ingrid Ingrid eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Sri. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Ingrid

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Sophia F.

Singapore · Apr 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thank you so much, Sophia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Olivia T.

Egypt · Apr 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Africa. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.

Sara Sara eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thank you so much, Olivia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Sara 💜

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Min-jun F.

Italy · Apr 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.

David David eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

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

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Louis M.

Australia · Apr 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

James James eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Louis! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James

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Lucia R.

United States · Apr 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.

Tom Tom eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

So glad to hear this, Lucia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom

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Beatriz F.

United Kingdom · Apr 2026

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

Anna Anna eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Thanks a lot, Beatriz! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Anna 💜

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Pablo G.

Vietnam · Apr 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Africa. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.

Yuki Yuki eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Pablo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Yuki

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Liam K.

Netherlands · Apr 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Africa. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Grace Grace eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Liam! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Grace 💜

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Wei P.

Brazil · Apr 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Emma Emma eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

So glad to hear this, Wei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma 💜

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Emma G.

Poland · Apr 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.

Priya Priya eSIM TopUp Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Emma! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Linh S.

Sweden · Apr 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Tom Tom eSIM TopUp Support · 4 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Linh! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Tom, 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. · 7 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.