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Africa eSIM
A Flylo unlimited-data eSIM for Africa is from $11.94/day, with no roaming bill and no per-MB charges. It installs from your browser in about 60 seconds — no app, no SIM swap — and works alongside your home SIM.
Choose your eSIM data plan for Africa:
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- Unlimited 4G/5G
- Works in 190+ countries
- Install in 60 seconds
- Tether / hotspot included
- Ultra-fast internet anywhere you travel
Staying connected in Africa
A single Flylo eSIM keeps you connected across most of the popular travel destinations in Africa, so you can move between countries — Cape Town to Nairobi, Marrakech to Cairo — without hunting down a new SIM at every border. It connects automatically to local mobile networks in each country you visit, switching to whichever partner network is available where you are.
Connectivity across the continent is uneven, and it helps to know what to expect. In major cities and tourist hubs — Cape Town, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Cairo, Marrakech, Casablanca, Dar es Salaam — signal is generally reliable and 4G is widespread, with 5G increasingly available in the larger metros. Coverage thins noticeably once you leave the cities: on safari in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti, out in the Sahara, or in remote coastal and mountain areas, you may drop to slower speeds or lose signal for stretches. That is a limitation of the ground infrastructure, not the eSIM.
A few practical tips. Download offline maps and any translation or booking apps before you head into rural areas or on a game drive, since many lodges and camps have limited or paid Wi-Fi. Keep Data Roaming switched on — a regional eSIM always connects as a roaming guest on local networks, so leaving it off is the most common reason data appears not to work. And because the eSIM sits alongside your usual SIM, you can keep your home number active for calls and texts while using Flylo for data throughout the trip.
Setting up your Africa eSIM
Activate the eSIM once you land and connect to a network. Keep Data Roaming switched on for the Flylo line — a regional eSIM connects as a roaming guest, so leaving it off is the usual reason data appears not to work.
How much data will you need?
As a rough guide, five days of maps, messaging and social media is around 3-5 GB. Estimate your trip with our data calculator →
How to get an eSIM for Africa
Three steps. No SIM swap, no waiting at the airport, no roaming bill shock.
Set up your eSIM
One tap on a modern iPhone (iOS 17.4+) or Android — your eSIM installs straight into Settings. No app required if you don't want one.
Land in Africa, you're online
Your plan activates the moment your phone connects to a local tower. Your home SIM stays active for calls + texts; Flylo handles data.
How Flylo stacks up
Real comparison against the four big eSIM providers — same destination, same plan length.
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| Unlimited data plans | |||||
| From $1.97 / day | |||||
| No app required to install | |||||
| Apple Pay + Google Pay + PayPal | |||||
| Tether / hotspot included | |||||
| 5G where carriers support it | |||||
| Cheaper than competitors | |||||
| Refunds if it doesn't work |
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Same eSIMs, same prices — plus saved plans, in-app install, and a single tap to top up when you cross a border. Free on iOS & Android.
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FAQs about eSIMs for Africa
Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?
It works across most of the popular travel destinations in the region — including South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania and Mauritius, among others. The exact list of covered countries is shown at checkout, so it's worth a quick look before you travel.
Can I use one eSIM across several African countries on the same trip?
Yes. As long as the countries are within the covered list, a single Flylo eSIM keeps you connected as you cross borders — there's no need to buy a separate plan for each country or swap anything on your phone.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. It's a data-only eSIM, so there's no number for regular calls or SMS. You can still call and message over the internet using apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage and Signal.
How good is coverage away from the cities?
In major cities and tourist areas coverage is generally strong. In remote areas — national parks, deserts, mountains and some rural regions — signal can be patchy or unavailable, as it depends on local ground infrastructure. Download offline maps before heading off-grid.
Can I share the connection or use a personal hotspot?
Yes. You can tether and share your data as a personal hotspot with a laptop, tablet or a travel companion's phone, just as you would on your normal plan.
What happens when I've used a lot of data on an unlimited plan?
Unlimited plans are for personal use and may apply a fair-use policy — after a certain amount of high-speed data, speeds can be reduced for a period before returning to normal. You won't be cut off or charged extra.
Do I need to change any settings for it to work?
Make sure Data Roaming is switched on for the Flylo line. A travel eSIM connects as a roaming guest on local networks, so with roaming turned off your data won't work — it's the single most common setup issue.
Can I keep my normal SIM in the phone at the same time?
Yes. The Flylo eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so you can keep your home number active for calls and texts while setting Flylo as your data line for the trip.
Are eSIMs available in Africa?
Yes. Flylo eSIMs work across Africa on the strongest local 4G/5G carriers, with automatic network fallover so you stay online in cities, airports, on trains, and in rural stretches.
What is the best eSIM for travelling in Africa?
Flylo is one of the cheapest unlimited-data eSIMs for Africa — typically well below Holafly's and Airalo's per-day prices on the routes we track, and you can check our live comparison on the page. Install in 60 seconds, no SIM swap, no roaming bill.
How much does an eSIM for Africa cost?
Flylo Africa eSIMs start at $11.94/day for unlimited data. Durations run from short-stay plans up to a month — pick the length that matches your trip. No overages, no per-MB billing, and the price you see is the price you pay at checkout.
How do I buy an eSIM for Africa?
Pick a plan above (1 to 30 days, all unlimited), pay with card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal, and the eSIM arrives by email in under a minute. No account hoops, no app forced on you.
How do I activate an eSIM in Africa instantly?
Install the eSIM before you fly — it takes 60 seconds on a modern iPhone or Android. The eSIM activates the moment your phone connects to a tower in Africa, typically as you taxi off the runway.
Does Flylo eSIM in Africa support 5G?
Yes — Flylo plans run at full 5G speeds in any region of Africa where the local carrier supports it, and 4G LTE everywhere else. Unlimited plans include a generous daily full-speed allowance; beyond it, speeds may be reduced until the allowance refreshes — your data never cuts off.