Live Africa eSIM plans

Airalo eSIM for Africa

Compare Airalo's eSIM plans for Africa by data, validity and price.

23 plans shown 1 provider From $6.70

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For light use

Good for WhatsApp, maps, email and basic browsing.

1 recommended from 12 options
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Airalo
$19.43
Safarilink - 5 GB
Data only 4G Top-up
Data
5GB
Validity
15 days
Network
Safaricom
Price
$19.43
Data
5GB
Validity
15 days
Price
$19.43
Plan type: Data only
Network: Safaricom
Speed: 4G
Top-up available
For everyday use

Better for social media, regular browsing and longer days out.

1 recommended from 3 options
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Airalo
$33.50
Safarilink - 10 GB
Data only 4G Top-up
Data
10GB
Validity
15 days
Network
Safaricom
Price
$33.50
Data
10GB
Validity
15 days
Price
$33.50
Plan type: Data only
Network: Safaricom
Speed: 4G
Top-up available
For heavy use

For hotspot, video calls, streaming and longer stays.

1 recommended from 3 options
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Airalo
$102.50
Safarilink - 50 GB
Data only 4G Top-up
Data
50GB
Validity
30 days
Network
Safaricom
Price
$102.50
Data
50GB
Validity
30 days
Price
$102.50
Plan type: Data only
Network: Safaricom
Speed: 4G
Top-up available
Unlimited options

Unlimited plans with fair-use details shown where available.

1 recommended from 5 options
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Airalo
$20.77
Safarilink - Unlimited
Data only
Data
Unlimited
Validity
3 days
Fair use ?
3GB / day then 1Mbps
Price
$20.77
Data
Unlimited
Validity
3 days
Price
$20.77
High-speed data: 3GB / day
Then unlimited at: 1Mbps
Plan type: Data only

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AiraloData only 4G
Data1GB
Validity3 days
Price$6.70
AiraloData only 4G
Data1GB
Validity3 days
Price$11.39
AiraloData only 4G
Data3GB
Validity3 days
Price$12.06
AiraloData only 4G
Data3GB
Validity7 days
Price$14.07
AiraloData only 4G
Data5GB
Validity7 days
Price$18.09
AiraloData only 4G
Data5GB
Validity15 days
Price$19.43
AiraloData only 4G
Data5GB
Validity30 days
Price$21.44
AiraloData only 4G
Data3GB
Validity3 days
Price$24.12
AiraloData only 4G
Data3GB
Validity7 days
Price$26.80
AiraloData only 4G
Data10GB
Validity7 days
Price$30.15
AiraloData only 4G
Data10GB
Validity15 days
Price$33.50
AiraloData only 4G
Data5GB
Validity7 days
Price$34.84
AiraloData only 4G
Data10GB
Validity30 days
Price$36.85
AiraloData only 4G
Data5GB
Validity15 days
Price$38.86
AiraloData only 4G
Data5GB
Validity30 days
Price$42.88
AiraloData only 4G
Data20GB
Validity15 days
Price$54.27
AiraloData only 4G
Data20GB
Validity30 days
Price$60.30
AiraloData only 4G
Data50GB
Validity30 days
Price$102.50
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Staying connected in Africa

A quick look at what the eSIM plans for Africa in our index offer, plus a few practical essentials for your trip.

Networks the plans use

Airtel LTE / 4G / 5G AT 2G / 3G / 4G Djezzy LTE / 4G Mascom 3G Ooredoo LTE / 4G / 5G Orange 2G / 3G / 4G Safaricom 3G / LTE / 4G Spacetel-Benin 4G Tigo 2G / 3G / 4G Vodacom Congo RDC 2G / 3G / 4G Vodafone 4G / 5G Zain 3G / LTE / 4G

Based on the plans currently listed for Africa in our index. Network details are provided by suppliers and may change.

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Airalo eSIM plans for Africa

Airalo offers 23 eSIM plans for Africa, with data from 1GB up to 50GB, plus an unlimited data option. Prices range from £5.00 to £92.00. Validity runs from 3 to 30 days. All Airalo plans for Africa are travel eSIMs, so you can install before you fly and activate on arrival, with no physical SIM and no roaming charges.

Provider Airalo
Plans for Africa 23
From £5.00
Data 1GB to 50GB + unlimited
Validity 3 to 30 days

Compare every Airalo plan for Africa by data, validity and price. Install your eSIM before you travel, then activate it when you arrive.

Airalo Africa eSIM: common questions

Airalo currently offers 23 plans for Africa, including plans from 1GB up to 50GB, plus an unlimited option. Prices start from £5.00.
The lowest priced Airalo plan for Africa starts at £5.00. Larger data allowances and longer validity options cost more, so you can pick the plan that fits your trip.
Airalo plans for Africa range from 3 to 30 days of validity, so you can match the plan to how long you are travelling. Validity usually begins when the eSIM first connects to a network, but check the individual plan details to be sure.
Yes, Airalo offers at least one unlimited data plan for Africa. Unlimited plans may apply a fair use policy on high speed data, so it is worth checking the plan details.
After buying, you install the Airalo eSIM on a compatible, network unlocked phone, usually by scanning a QR code or through an app. Install before you travel, then it activates when you arrive in Africa. No physical SIM is needed.
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