Africa eSIM
One data-only eSIM for 25+ African countries.
Data packs
· one bucket of data for the whole trip · 3Use it any way you like, over 7 days
Use it any way you like, over 30 days
Use it any way you like, over 30 days
How much data?Maps & messaging ≈ 0.5 GB/day · add social & photos ≈ 1 GB/day · video or laptop hotspot ≈ 2+ GB/day.
Countries covered by Africa plans
Coverage varies by plan — check a plan's list before buying. Staying in one country? Tap it for single-country plans.
Single-country eSIMs in Africa
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Côte d'Ivoire
DR Congo
Egypt
Eswatini
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritius
Mayotte
Morocco
Mozambique
Niger
Nigeria
Republic of the Congo
Réunion
Rwanda
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
Tunisia
Uganda
ZambiaAfrica eSIM FAQ
Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?
Africa plans cover up to 29 countries, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt and Eswatini. Coverage differs between plans, so tap “See list” on a plan to check every country before you buy.
Does the Africa eSIM include a phone number?
No. Every BlingSIM Africa plan is data-only: there is no local phone number and no regular calls or SMS. Your home SIM can stay in your phone for calls and texts (your carrier's roaming rates apply to those), while WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep working over the eSIM's data with your usual number.
When does the Africa eSIM validity start?
The validity period usually starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in one of the covered countries, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and switch it on when you arrive — check each plan's details before you buy.
Can I use the Africa eSIM as a hotspot?
Hotspot (tethering) support depends on the plan and the local network, so check each plan's details or ask our support team before you buy. If you want to share data with a laptop, choose a larger data pack — tethering uses data quickly.
How much data do I need for Africa?
As a rough guide: maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 GB a day; add social media and photo uploads and it is closer to 1 GB a day; video calls, streaming or a laptop hotspot can use 2 GB a day or more. That works out to roughly 3–7 GB for 7 days, 7–15 GB for 14 days and 15–30 GB for 30 days.
Will the Africa eSIM work on my phone?
It works on carrier-unlocked phones that support eSIM, including iPhone XS/XR and newer, Google Pixel 4 and newer, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the list of eSIM compatible phones, then follow our eSIM installation guide to set it up in a few minutes.
How it works
1. Pick a plan
Choose your data and validity. Prices are in USD.
2. Get your QR code
Delivered by email right after payment, and saved under “My eSIMs”.
3. Scan and connect
Install before you fly, switch the eSIM on when you land.