Collection: Africa eSIM

Africa rewards Australians who time it right — and mid-year is that time. While it's winter at home, East and Southern Africa are in dry season: the Great Migration is moving through the Serengeti and Masai Mara, and game viewing around Kruger is at its best. Whether it's safari in Tanzania, Cape Town's winelands, a Marrakech souk or a Zanzibar beach, sort your data before you leave — lodge Wi-Fi is patchy and roaming from Australia adds up fast. A prepaid Africa eSIM, from $8 AUD, takes care of it before you've packed.

Why an eSIM for Africa

• Sorted before departure — your eSIM arrives by email as a QR code instantly, so there's no hunting for a SIM counter after landing in Johannesburg or Nairobi.
• Keep your Australian number — dual SIM means your Aussie SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data.
• Prepaid, with top-ups — pay upfront, top up if a week on safari becomes two, and never come home to a roaming bill.
• Live usage in the app — the ESIMStore app for iPhone and Android shows your live data usage.

How it works

Choose a plan and the QR code lands in your inbox within minutes. Scan it before you fly, while you're still on home Wi-Fi. Your data activates when you land — the full walkthrough is on our how it works page.

Stopping over in the Gulf on the way, or adding legs beyond Africa? Browse all our destinations to cover every part of the trip. Either way, download the ESIMStore app so your balance is always a glance away.

FAQs

Will my iPhone work with an eSIM in Africa?

Most iPhones released since 2018 (iPhone XS and newer) support eSIM, as do most recent Android phones. Just make sure your phone is unlocked — if you bought it outright, you're fine.

Do I need a separate eSIM for every African country?

It depends on the plan — each plan on this page lists exactly which countries it covers, so check that list against your itinerary before you buy. If you're visiting several countries, pick a plan whose country list covers every stop, and top up along the way if you need more data. Data runs on 4G/5G partner networks where available.

Can I keep my Australian number while I'm in Africa?

Yes — your Australian SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data. Just switch off data roaming on your Australian SIM to avoid charges back home.