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Africa eSIM

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1 GB
7 Days
$4.70
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2 GB
15 Days
$7.95
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3 GB
30 Days
$10.20
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5 GB
30 Days
$16.20
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10 GBMost Popular
30 Days
$28.15
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20 GBBest Value
30 Days
$46.00
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1 GB
7 Days
$13.70
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2 GB
15 Days
$21.50
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3 GBBest Value
30 Days
$29.50
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Frequently Asked Questions

Africa eSIM

Airlivo offers two Africa plans with different coverage. The wider plan covers 36 countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal and Rwanda. The cheaper East Africa plan covers three countries only: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Always check the coverage list shown on the specific plan before buying, so you can confirm every stop on your route is included.
Yes. As you cross borders within the region, the Airlivo Africa eSIM connects automatically to a local network in each country, with no extra roaming fees and no SIM to swap. One plan keeps you online as you move from country to country.
In each country the Airlivo Africa eSIM connects to a major local partner network for fast 4G/LTE. Coverage is strong in cities, tourist areas and along main routes, and can thin in very remote or rural spots, as with any network.
If your whole trip stays in one country, a single-country Airlivo plan is usually the best value. If you'll cross into several countries on one trip, the Airlivo Africa eSIM is simpler and cheaper than buying a separate eSIM for each — one plan, one setup, coverage across borders.
It depends on your trip length and usage. As a rough guide, budget about 1 GB a day for maps, messaging and browsing — so a 10 GB plan suits a week or two of moderate use, while an unlimited plan is easiest for longer or heavier trips. You can top up if you run low.
Install it before you fly: scan the QR code from your Airlivo email while you have Wi-Fi at home, and leave the eSIM switched off. It activates when you arrive and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line in the first covered country, so you're online the moment you land.
No, it's data only and doesn't include a phone number. You can call and message over the internet with WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps, and your own number stays active on your main SIM for anything that needs it, such as bank verification codes.
Yes. If you run low, you can buy a top-up for the same eSIM in your Airlivo account instead of installing a new one — handy on a long multi-country trip. Keep an eye on your remaining data in the app so you can top up before it runs out.
The cheapest Africa option starts at $4.70 for 1GB over 7 days, but it is an East Africa plan covering Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda only. If your route goes beyond those three countries, the 36-country regional plan starts at $13.70 for 1GB over 7 days. Compare the coverage list rather than the price alone — a cheaper plan is no saving if it doesn't reach your destination.

How It Works

Get connected in 3 simple steps

1

Choose Your Plan

Select the data package that fits your travel needs

2

Scan QR Code

Receive your eSIM instantly via email and scan to install

3

Connect & Go

Turn on mobile data and enjoy high-speed internet

Travel Tips

Africa — Useful tips for your trip

1

Plug sockets vary more across Africa than almost anywhere else — Type C, D, G and M all appear depending on the country, sometimes within the same trip. A universal adapter with surge protection is the safe choice, and a power bank is worth carrying since outages are common in some regions.

2

Mobile money is dominant in much of the continent — M-Pesa in Kenya and Tanzania, MTN MoMo in Ghana and Nigeria. These usually require a local phone number, so as a visitor plan on a mix of cash and card instead, and keep small notes for taxis, markets and tips.

3

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry or transit in several African countries, and some will ask for it even if you are only connecting through. Check the requirements for every country on your route well in advance, since the certificate only becomes valid ten days after vaccination.

4

Mobile coverage is strong in cities like Nairobi, Lagos, Cairo, Accra and Cape Town, but drops off sharply in national parks and on safari routes. Download offline maps and any translation packs before you leave the city, and treat a working signal in remote areas as a bonus rather than a plan.

5

Visa rules differ sharply from one country to the next: some offer visa on arrival, others require an e-visa applied for days in advance, and a few need a letter of invitation. Check each country separately rather than assuming a regional rule, and keep printed copies of your bookings and passport.

6

Ride-hailing apps work well in the larger cities — Uber and Bolt operate in Nairobi, Lagos, Accra, Cairo and across South Africa — and running them on eSIM data avoids negotiating fares on the street. Outside those cities, agree a price before getting in, and carry small change.

Africa is not one connectivity market but dozens, and that matters when you pick a plan. Airlivo offers two regional options here, and the right one depends entirely on your route. The wider Africa plan runs on the Hello Africa network and covers 36 countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Rwanda and Algeria — starting at $13.70 for 1GB over 7 days. Morocco is not on that list, so check before you buy if it's on your route. The cheaper East Africa plan starts at $4.70 but covers three countries only: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. If your trip stays within those three, it is by far the better value; if it doesn't, the wider plan is the one you want. Check the coverage list on the plan itself before buying, since a regional eSIM only saves you money when it actually covers every stop on your itinerary. Data allowances run from 1GB up to 20GB over 30 days, plus unlimited options from 3 to 15 days for heavier use. One practical note on coverage quality: 4G is solid in major cities such as Nairobi, Lagos, Cairo, Accra and Cape Town, but signal thins out in national parks, on safari routes and in remote areas — worth downloading offline maps before you set off. Setup happens before departure via QR code, and your own number stays active for calls and texts.

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