Best eSIM for East Africa and safari trips
A safari trip often crosses borders, for example the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania, or gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. Compare an Africa regional eSIM with a plan for each country to find the cheapest way to stay online.
Prices checked 14 November 2026
What your trip costs with each provider
Cheapest today (One week, moderate use): $40.00 (Nomad). Each price is the cheapest way that provider covers the whole trip.
| Provider | One week, moderate use about 5.6 GB | 10 days, moderate use about 8 GB | Two weeks, heavy use about 30 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Nomad | $40.00 | $45.00 | $135.00 |
| H Holafly | $42.90 | $55.50 | $84.50 |
| A Airalo | $51.00 | $67.00 | $201.00 |
| R Roam2Go | $81.33 | $87.44 | $218.70 |
| S Saily | $158.94 | $211.92 | $794.70 |
Prices in US dollars. Tap a price to open that provider's page. Other trip lengths: Africa eSIM prices
One country only?
Cheapest single-country plan (10 days, moderate use)
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
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Regional plan or one plan per country?
For one or two countries, single-country plans are often cheaper. An Africa regional plan saves installing several eSIMs, but coverage lists differ a lot between providers, so check that every country on your route is on the list before you buy.
Signal in the national parks
Mobile coverage in the big parks is patchy. There is often signal near lodges, gates and towns and none on long game drives. Many lodges and camps have Wi-Fi, but it can be slow, so send photos and videos when you have a good connection.
Networks
Kenya's main networks are Safaricom and Airtel. Tanzania's are Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo (Yas) and Halotel. Uganda and Rwanda are served mainly by MTN and Airtel.
Before you go
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi and download offline maps of the parks and cities on your route. Keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS codes from your bank.
Questions
Is there one eSIM for Kenya and Tanzania?
Yes, some Africa regional plans cover both, but not all of them. Check the provider's country list before you buy, or buy a single-country plan for each country.
Will my eSIM work on safari?
Near lodges, park gates and towns it usually does. On game drives deep in the parks there is often no signal from any network, so download what you need beforehand.
How much data do I need for a safari?
With messaging, maps and photo uploads, most travellers use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. For 10 days that is about 5 to 10 GB.