Africa

Africa eSIM: Travel data for 41 countries

Stay connected across Africa with an Africa eSIM from aloSIM! aloSIM offers fast mobile data plans in 200+ destinations, including top destinations like Morocco, South Africa, Kenya and more. With a travel eSIM, you can skip expensive roaming fees and enjoy reliable prepaid data wherever you travel.

Every eSIM purchase comes with a free international phone number from our sister app Hushed, giving you the convenience to call and text while abroad.

Key takeaways

eSIM installation takes less than 2 minutes
A travel eSIM for Africa eliminates the hassle of purchasing or swapping physical SIM cards
Skip airport SIM kiosks and avoid dealing with local carrier stores, registration requirements, or language barriers
Every aloSIM plan includes a free Hushed number for international calls and texts while travelling

How does an Africa eSIM work?

An eSIM is a digital SIM card that lets you connect to mobile networks without needing to swap out your primary SIM card.

As you travel to destinations like Morocco, South Africa, Kenya, and beyond, your eSIM automatically connects to the strongest available local network in each country. There’s no need to purchase multiple SIM cards or manually switch providers while crossing borders — your plan stays active and ready to use throughout your trip.

Getting an eSIM for your trip to Africa is simple: purchase your Africa eSIM, install it before departure, and your plan will automatically activate when you land. This is especially useful when travelling through smaller international airports across Africa, where Wi-Fi is often slow or unreliable and local SIM kiosks are not always available.

Why use an eSIM in Africa?

Avoid expensive roaming fees: Roaming across Africa is expensive and unreliable, with coverage quality varying significantly between countries and carriers.
SIM card kiosks are not readily available: Local SIM availability is inconsistent across Africa. While airports in Morocco and South Africa may have SIM kiosks, many smaller international airports do not. Where kiosks exist, registration often requires passport verification and setup time.
Automatically activates upon arrival: An Africa eSIM from aloSIM installs by QR code in about 90 seconds before departure and automatically activates upon landing.
Stay reachable while travelling: Every aloSIM purchase includes a free Hushed number for calls and texts. This is especially useful in Africa, where safari operators send game drive updates, guesthouses share gate codes, and tour guides confirm pickup times through messaging apps.
Essential for maps, rides, and travel apps: Reliable mobile data helps you use apps like Bolt, Uber, Google Maps, and MAPS.ME across cities and remote routes throughout Africa.
Helpful for M-Pesa communication: In Kenya and Tanzania, many businesses rely on M-Pesa for payments and coordination. While a Hushed number cannot register for M-Pesa directly, having a working verified number makes communication much easier.
24/7 live support: Connectivity issues can happen, especially in remote areas. aloSIM offers 24/7 live chat support so travellers can get real-time help.

African countries covered by aloSIM

Whether you’re exploring the souks of Morocco or heading on safari through Kenya and Tanzania, aloSIM offers travel eSIM coverage across 41 countries throughout Africa.

Coverage extends across North, East, West, and Southern Africa, including major destinations like Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, as well as Indian Ocean island destinations like Mauritius and Seychelles.

aloSIM covers the following destinations in Africa:

North Africa	East Africa	Southern Africa	West Africa	Central Africa
Morocco	Kenya	South Africa	Nigeria	Cameroon
Tunisia	Tanzania	Namibia	Ghana	Gabon
Algeria	Uganda	Botswana	Senegal	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sudan	Rwanda	Lesotho	Gambia	Republic of the Congo
	Ethiopia	Eswatini	Cabo Verde	Central African Republic
	Zambia		Guinea	Chad
	Malawi		Guinea-Bissau
	Mozambique		Sierra Leone
	Madagascar		Liberia
	Mauritius		Ivory Coast
	Seychelles		Togo
			Benin
			Burkina Faso
			Mali
			Niger

Is my phone compatible?

Most carrier-unlocked smartphones released after 2020 support eSIM technology, including:

iPhone XR/XS and later
Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer
Google Pixel 3 and newer
Most modern iPads

If your phone is locked to a carrier, you need to unlock it before using an eSIM from aloSIM.

Check if your phone supports eSIM

How to set up your Africa eSIM

An eSIM works by downloading a carrier profile onto your phone’s embedded SIM chip. This profile connects your device to a mobile network, just like a physical SIM.

Purchase a plan

Buy a plan online at alosim.com or in the free aloSIM app

Install your eSIM

Tap ‘Install Now’ to begin automatic installation. You can also install your eSIM manually or via the QR code provided.

Automatic activation

Simply toggle on your eSIM right before you travel. Upon arrival, your phone will automatically connect to a local network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

aloSIM has the best eSIM for Africa travel. aloSIM offers eSIM plans that cover 41 countries in Africa, including Morocco, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Namibia, and includes a free international phone number with every plan, giving you the convenience to contact safari operators, accommodation hosts, and local services across the continent. Plans for Africa start at just $4.50.

eSIM works on safaris in Africa, but coverage varies significantly by location. In remote areas of major national parks, such as Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kruger, or Etosha, signal is very limited. Coverage is reliable at main lodge camps and park entrances, so take the opportunity to download offline Google Maps or Maps.me before leaving your last connected area.

Yes. aloSIM works in Morocco on the Meditel network, covering Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, and major tourist destinations. Coverage is reliable in cities and main tourist routes. Desert routes in the Sahara and remote Atlas Mountain passes may have limited signal, so keep this in mind before visiting such areas.

Yes. aloSIM works in Kenya on the Airtel network, covering Nairobi, Mombasa, and major tourist destinations. Coverage is strong in urban areas. Remote areas of the Maasai Mara and Amboseli tend to have more limited signal due to less cell towers, so be sure to download offline maps in Nairobi before departing for the parks.

Yes. Every aloSIM plan includes a free international phone number from our sister app, Hushed. You can use it for communication with safari operators, guesthouse owners, tour guides, and local transport providers.

Yes. aloSIM works in South Africa on Cell C and Telkom networks, covering Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and the Garden Route. Coverage is strong in urban areas and main tourist corridors. Kruger National Park has coverage at main rest camps but limited signal on remote game drives. If you plan to travel off the beaten path, be sure to download offline maps to help you navigate!