LAST UPDATED: OCTOBER 4, 2026

Best eSIM Plans for Africa – Compare Data & Prices

eSIMsFinder currently compares 171 active plans for Africa from 11 providers. Current paid plans start at $2.99. Common available sizes include 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB. Unlimited plans are also available.

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Current eSIM highlights for Africa

Selected by the criteria shown, using USD prices. Currency changes update displayed prices; selections stay the same.

Cheapest suitable plan for a weekend trip

Airhub

south africa 1gb 7days

Data: 1 GB
Validity: 7 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$2.99

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Cheapest suitable plan for a 7-day trip

Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (10+ countries) • 3 GB • 7 Days

Data: 3 GB
Validity: 7 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 10 countries

$7.59

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Cheapest suitable plan for a 14-day trip

Airhub

south africa 5gb 30days

Data: 5 GB
Validity: 30 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$10.99

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Cheapest suitable plan for a 30-day trip

Airhub

south africa 10gb 30days

Data: 10 GB
Validity: 30 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$18.99

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Next-lowest-priced plan with 10 GB or more

Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (10+ countries) • 10 GB • 30 Days

Data: 10 GB
Validity: 30 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 10 countries

$19.78

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Cheapest unlimited plan valid for at least 7 days

JamboSim

eSIM JamboSim Middle East and North Africa Unlimited / 7 Days

Data: Unlimited
Validity: 7 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 13 countries

$21.99

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Found 171 active plans

Airhub

Voice/SMS

south africa 1gb 7days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$2.99

Price

$2.99

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (10+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$3.44

Price

$3.44

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (5+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$3.79

Price

$3.79

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (6+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$4.45

Price

$4.45

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JamboSim

eSIM JamboSim Middle East and North Africa 1GB / 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Middle East and North Africa

Price/GB

$4.99

Price

$4.99

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (6+ countries) • 1 GB • 1 Day

Data

1 GB

Validity

1 day

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$5.35

Price

$5.35

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (13+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$5.95

Price

$5.95

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Tourist eSIM

Africa (3+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$6.10

Price

$6.10

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Tourist eSIM

Africa (21+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$6.52

Price

$6.52

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (5+ countries) • 2 GB • 1 Day

Data

2 GB

Validity

1 day

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$3.44

Price

$6.88

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (6+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$6.99

Price

$6.99

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (10+ countries) • 3 GB • 7 Days

Data

3 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$2.53

Price

$7.59

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JamboSim

eSIM JamboSim Middle East and North Africa 2GB / 15 Days

Data

2 GB

Validity

15 days

Package

Middle East and North Africa

Price/GB

$4.00

Price

$7.99

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Airhub

Voice/SMS

africa 1gb 7days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$7.99

Price

$7.99

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (5+ countries) • 3 GB • 15 Days

Data

3 GB

Validity

15 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$2.81

Price

$8.44

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (5+ countries) • 3 GB • 30 Days

Data

3 GB

Validity

30 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$2.97

Price

$8.91

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GigSky

Africa

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$9.44

Price

$9.44

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Tourist eSIM

Africa (29+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$9.55

Price

$9.55

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (13+ countries) • 2 GB • 15 Days

Data

2 GB

Validity

15 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$4.78

Price

$9.55

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Tourist eSIM

Africa (3+ countries) • 2 GB • 15 Days

Data

2 GB

Validity

15 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$4.93

Price

$9.85

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Tourist eSIM

Africa (35+ countries) • 1 GB • 3 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

3 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$9.87

Price

$9.87

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Roamless

Africa - 30 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

30 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$10.95

Price

$10.95

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Airhub

Voice/SMS

south africa 5gb 30days

Data

5 GB

Validity

30 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$2.20

Price

$10.99

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Airalo

Hello Africa - 1 GB

Data

1 GB

Validity

3 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$11.00

Price

$11.00

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Yesim

Africa

Data

1 GB

Validity

30 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$11.03

Price

$11.03

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (6+ countries) • 3 GB • 30 Days

Data

3 GB

Validity

30 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$3.73

Price

$11.20

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (10+ countries) • 5 GB • 15 Days

Data

5 GB

Validity

15 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$2.29

Price

$11.43

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (11+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$11.50

Price

$11.50

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (12+ countries) • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$11.50

Price

$11.50

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Tourist eSIM

Middle East & North Africa (5+ countries) • 5 GB • 1 Day

Data

5 GB

Validity

1 day

Package

Africa

Price/GB

$2.37

Price

$11.85

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Africa eSIM price overview

eSIMsFinder currently compares 171 active plans for Africa from 11 providers.

1 GB

25 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: Airhub · $2.99
Validity: 7 days
Current price range: $2.99–$26.49Median: $9.55

3 GB

24 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: Tourist eSIM · $7.59
Validity: 7 days
Current price range: $7.59–$45.49Median: $20.74

5 GB

27 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: Airhub · $10.99
Validity: 30 days
Current price range: $10.99–$69.37Median: $28.99

10 GB

24 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: Airhub · $18.99
Validity: 30 days
Current price range: $18.99–$123.97Median: $50.79

20 GB

13 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: ETravelSim · $21.00
Validity: 30 days
Current price range: $21.00–$210.41Median: $52.00

Unlimited

26 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: JamboSim · $11.99
Validity: 3 days

Current eSIM prices for Africa by exact data allowance
Data	Current cheapest option	Validity	Current price range	Qualifying plans
1 GB	Airhub · $2.99	7 days	$2.99–$26.49Median: $9.55	25
3 GB	Tourist eSIM · $7.59	7 days	$7.59–$45.49Median: $20.74	24
5 GB	Airhub · $10.99	30 days	$10.99–$69.37Median: $28.99	27
10 GB	Airhub · $18.99	30 days	$18.99–$123.97Median: $50.79	24
20 GB	ETravelSim · $21.00	30 days	$21.00–$210.41Median: $52.00	13
Unlimited	JamboSim · $11.99	3 days	—	26

Across 145 fixed-data plans with a calculable rate, the median price per GB is $5.35.

Choosing an eSIM for your Africa trip length

These are starting points based on currently available plan sizes and validity. Your needs may be higher if you stream, tether, or use data heavily.

1–3 days

Light maps, messaging, and occasional browsing.

76 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is Airhub at $2.99.

7 days

Moderate everyday use during a one-week trip.

83 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is Tourist eSIM at $7.59.

14 days

Moderate to heavier use over two weeks.

63 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is Airhub at $10.99.

30 days

Larger allowances or unlimited data for a longer stay.

48 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is Airhub at $18.99.

Africa eSIM questions answered with current data

What is the cheapest paid eSIM for Africa?

The lowest-priced current paid plan is from Airhub at $2.99.

How many eSIM providers are available for Africa?

eSIMsFinder currently compares 171 plans from 11 providers for Africa.

What is the cheapest exact 5 GB eSIM for Africa?

The cheapest current exact 5 GB plan is from Airhub at $10.99.

Are unlimited eSIM plans available for Africa?

Yes. 26 unlimited plans are currently listed, starting at $11.99.

Which eSIM plans may suit a 7-day trip to Africa?

83 current plans match the page’s one-week guidance. The lowest-priced match is Tourist eSIM at $7.59; actual data needs vary by usage.

Reviews

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Anahit

Yesim

Bought 1 day, unlimited data for Europe. Worked good.

Austria, Hungary

Best eSIM Plans for Africa – Prices & Data Compared | eSIM FAQ: Activation, Compatibility, Coverage & Data Plans Explained

Several providers offer a range of eSIM plans for travelers to Africa, each with different data amounts and durations. Notable providers include Airhub, GigSky, Yesim, ETravelSim, and Ubigi, all catering to varying connectivity needs.

For budget-conscious travelers, Airhub offers the most attractive options, such as 3GB for just $10.50 over 7 days, and 4GB for $14.00 over 30 days. These plans provide ample data for light browsing and communication without breaking the bank.

If you're looking for the best price per gigabyte, Airhub leads the pack with plans such as 30GB for only $30.00, making it an excellent choice for data-heavy users. Similarly, you can find a competitive price with Yesim, whose plans range from unlimited data for $26.22 for 1 day up to 20GB for $81.93 for 30 days. This gives travelers flexibility in choosing their data options.

In conclusion, whether you're a light user on a budget or someone who needs vast amounts of data, there’s an eSIM plan in Africa to meet your needs. Airhub, with its affordable and data-rich options, is particularly recommended for both short-term and long-term stays.