Africa eSIM: 6 multi-country plans from $6.84
An Africa eSIM on esimbloom costs from $6.84 (1GB for 7 days), with 6 multi-country plans to choose from; the widest covers 29 countries and territories in Africa, and the best value for a month is 5GB for 30 days at $25.20 ($5.04/GB). One QR install connects you to a local partner network in each covered country — data-only, no roaming fees, no contract.
- Plans from
- $6.84
- Plans available
- 6
- Widest plan covers
- 29 countries & territories
- Best value for a month
- 5GB / 30 days — $25.20
- Destinations in Africa
- 58
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
What you get with Africa eSIM plans
esimbloom lists 6 multi-country eSIM plans for Africa, from 1GB for 7 days at $6.84 up to 20GB. The widest plan covers 29 countries and territories in Africa; coverage differs from plan to plan, so check the list on the plan you pick. Every plan is data-only — mobile internet for maps, messaging and bookings, but no local phone number or SMS — and prepaid: pay once, no contract, no roaming charges.
Your plan delivers mobile data over the local mobile network at whatever speed it and your device support. You receive a QR code by email within minutes of purchase. These are data-only plans, so you will not have a local phone number, SMS, or voice calls. Use WhatsApp, Telegram, or internet calling apps to stay in touch.
How to Set Up Your eSIM Before You Travel to Africa
Check that your phone supports eSIM technology before you buy. Most iPhones from XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, and many other smartphones are compatible. After purchase, you will receive a QR code and setup instructions by email. Install the eSIM at home while you still have WiFi by scanning the code in your phone's settings.
Do not activate the plan until you land in your first African country. Once installed, the eSIM will sit dormant on your device. When you arrive and switch on mobile data for that eSIM profile, the plan begins and your validity period starts counting. Keep your home SIM installed if you need to receive calls or texts to your usual number.
Staying Connected While Travelling in Africa
Coverage and network quality vary significantly across the continent. Major cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, and Casablanca generally offer strong coverage in business districts and urban centres. Smaller towns and rural areas often rely on the local mobile network or patchy mobile data, and some remote regions have limited or no mobile coverage at all. Cross-border travel between countries usually involves a brief service interruption as your device switches to a local network.
Most travellers use between 3 GB and 7 GB per week for maps, messaging, social media, and occasional video calls. If you plan to stream video, upload photos in high resolution, or work remotely, choose a plan with substantially more data. Tourist areas, hotels, and cafés often provide WiFi, but having your own mobile data means you can navigate unfamiliar streets, book transport, and stay reachable without hunting for a hotspot. Download offline maps for areas you know will be remote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Africa eSIM cost?
esimbloom Africa eSIM plans start at $6.84 for 1GB over 7 days, with 6 multi-country plans up to 20GB to choose from. You pay once for the plan you pick — no roaming fees and no contract.
Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?
The widest Africa plan on esimbloom covers 29 countries and territories in Africa: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia. Other plans cover fewer, so check the coverage list on the plan you choose before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Africa?
For a typical two-week, multi-country trip the best value is 5GB for 30 days at $25.20 ($5.04/GB); the smallest packs suit a short hop across one border.
Do I need a regional eSIM for Africa?
Only if your trip crosses borders. One regional plan keeps working as you move between the countries it covers, so you install a single QR code instead of one plan per country. If you are staying in one country, compare its single-country plans on that destination's page first.
Do I get a local phone number with my Africa eSIM?
No. esimbloom plans are data-only. You will not have a local phone number, SMS, or voice calls. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype, or other internet-based apps to make calls and send messages over your data connection.
When does my eSIM plan start counting validity days?
Your validity period begins when you activate the plan by turning on mobile data for that eSIM profile. Install the eSIM before you travel but do not activate it until you arrive in Africa and need connectivity.