01How much do Africa eSIM plans cost?
Africa plans start at $8.20 for 1GB per day. Each plan group below covers a different set of countries, and every plan page lists its countries, networks, data, validity and price.
Packages
Africa eSIM
African Continent
About the Africa eSIM
VoyaSIM's Africa regional eSIM covers a wide set of African markets on a single plan — useful for safari trips that cross from Kenya to Tanzania, multi-country West African travel, or Cape-to-Cairo style journeys.
Good to know: Coverage quality varies significantly between urban and rural areas. Capitals and tourism hubs (Cape Town, Nairobi, Marrakech, Lagos, Cairo) have strong 4G/LTE; remote game parks and rural villages can be 3G or unreachable. South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco typically have the best coverage on these plans.
How activation works: Choose a plan tier above, complete checkout, and receive your QR code by email. Install before traveling — the validity timer only starts when your phone first connects to a partner network in one of the covered countries. The eSIM automatically switches between networks as you cross borders within the region.
Africa eSIM: questions travelers ask
02Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?
It depends on the plan group: Africa (21 areas): 21 countries; Africa: 29 countries; Middle East 10+ Areas: 12 countries. Pick the group that includes every country on your route; each plan page lists all of them.
03Which networks does the Africa eSIM use?
The plans connect to partner networks in every covered country, on 3G/4G/5G depending on the local network. Each plan page lists its networks and whether they offer 3G, 4G or 5G.
04When does my Africa plan start?
At the first connection to a network in Africa, not when you buy or install it. Install at home over Wi‑Fi; the days start counting when you land.
05How do I install the eSIM?
The QR code arrives by email within minutes of payment. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan it. Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM. It takes about two minutes; the help center has the step-by-step version.
06Do I keep my phone number and WhatsApp?
Yes. The eSIM carries data only and works next to your own SIM, so your number, WhatsApp, iMessage and banking apps keep working. Switch data roaming off on your home SIM so it never bills you abroad.
07Will the eSIM work on my phone?
Yes, if the phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, it supports eSIM. iPhone XS, XR and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer and recent Samsung Galaxy phones all do; the help center has the full check.
08Can I use the Africa eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Every plan allows personal hotspot and tethering, so a laptop or a travel companion's phone can share the eSIM's data. Shared use counts against the same allowance.
09What happens when the data runs out?
Every Africa plan can be topped up from My eSIMs in a minute. An optional auto top-up refills fixed plans at 90% used and adds days to daily plans before they end. Daily plans get cheaper per day the more days you buy at once.
10Can I get a refund?
Yes, in full within 30 days of purchase, as long as the eSIM was never activated. A technical problem that stops activation is refunded too; write to support with your order number.
11How do I reach support?
Write to support@voyasim.io or use the chat on the site. A person replies within 24 hours, in English.
All 32 questions →·What is an eSIM?·How to activate an eSIM·eSIM vs physical SIM·Talk to a person