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Africa eSIM

One eSIM that keeps you connected across Africa. Pick a plan, scan the QR and stay online as you travel the region.

Data1 GB
Duration7 days
Speed3G/4G/5G
Top-upYes
Data3 GB
Duration30 days
Speed3G/4G/5G
Top-upYes
Data5 GB
Duration30 days
Speed3G/4G/5G
Top-upYes

Compare Africa eSIM plans

PlanDataValidityTop-upPrice
Africa 1GB 7Days1 GB7 daysYes$11.40
Africa 3GB 30Days3 GB30 daysYes$28.80
Africa 5GB 30Days5 GB30 daysYes$37.80
Africa on one eSIM

About Africa regional eSIMs

A Africa eSIM keeps you connected across multiple countries in Africa on a single plan — perfect for multi-country trips, with no roaming charges and no swapping SIMs at every border.

One plan across Africa

Instead of buying a separate eSIM for each country, a single Africa plan covers your whole itinerary across the region.

Seamless across borders

As you travel through Africa, your eSIM automatically connects to a partner network in each covered country — no reinstalling, no new purchase.

Clear coverage list

Every plan lists exactly which countries it includes. Open “More details” to confirm your route is fully covered before you buy.

Instant QR delivery

Your Africa eSIM arrives by email in seconds. Install it on Wi-Fi before you leave and switch it on when you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

Each Africa plan lists its covered countries in “More details”, including the partner network and speed in each one. Pick the plan whose list matches your route.

From our inbox

Questions travellers ask us

Real questions from travellers, answered straight by the Zesimer travel team.

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Traveller question

How much does eSIM data actually cost for Africa?

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Zesimer travel team

Less than most people expect. The cheapest Africa plan right now is $11.40 for 1 GB for 7 days — plenty if you mostly need maps, WhatsApp and the odd search. Heavy scroller or planning to hotspot your laptop? Go bigger — plans here go up to 5 GB, and topping up later takes about a minute from your account.

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Traveller question

Is an eSIM really better than just roaming on a long trip?

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Zesimer travel team

For most travellers, honestly, yes. Roaming bundles from home carriers tend to be small, expensive, or both — and the scary part is what happens after the bundle runs out. A prepaid eSIM can't surprise you: you pay once, you know exactly what you get, and your normal SIM stays active for calls and texts. The only time I'd say skip the eSIM is if your home plan genuinely includes your whole route at no extra cost.

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Traveller question

Which plan makes sense for a multi-country trip?

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Zesimer travel team

Depends how long you're out, but the 1 GB for 7 days option at $11.40 is the one I'd start with. One eSIM, no swapping anything at borders — it just reconnects to a partner network in each covered country. Check the coverage list on the plan before you buy and make sure every stop on your route is on it.