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eSIM Africa
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High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
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Coverage in Africa- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Africa
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM Africa keeps you moving with internet in Africa without roaming on your next trip across the continent. You get the QR by email and scan it in a minute, without touching your physical SIM or hunting for local shops: you land ready for Google Maps, WhatsApp, translating signs or sharing your photos.
You browse on leading local networks with 4G/5G coverage depending on the country you visit. Choose the GB and days that fit your trip, keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data by hotspot with your group.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data with coverage in Africa
- Hotspot included to share internet with whoever travels with you
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up your data without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS (VoIP apps like WhatsApp work)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to do so
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
Africa
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Africa without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for Africa
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Africa.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Africa · 1 GB | 7 days | €13,69 |
| Africa · 3 GB | 30 days | €38,95 |
| Africa · 5 GB | 30 days | €57,36 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Africa plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for Africa is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Africa: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €13,69
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Africa, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Africa from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Africa have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Africa. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Africa data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in Africa without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Africa with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Africa you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Africa, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Africa as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Africa, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Africa plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Africa plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Africa. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the Africa eSIM
eSIM for Africa: roaming-free internet
With a single eSIM for Africa you travel with data in many countries across the continent without swapping cards or paying your carrier's expensive roaming. The plan connects to the real local networks of each country: Vodacom and MTN in South Africa, Safaricom in Kenya, Vodafone and Orange in Egypt, Maroc Telecom in Morocco or Airtel in Tanzania and Uganda. That way you get quality 4G/LTE coverage whether you are on safari in Kenya, exploring the coast of Zanzibar or the medinas of Morocco, all on a single plan and with no surprises on the bill.
Roaming in Africa: why an eSIM is the smart choice
Africa is not part of the European Union, so "roam like at home" doesn't apply here. Using your home data abroad can cost you between 10 and 15 € a day, or even per-megabyte rates that inflate the bill without you noticing. A local-data eSIM removes that risk: you pay a fixed price before you leave, you know exactly how many GB you have and you don't depend on buying a physical SIM when you land at an unfamiliar airport. It is the easiest and safest way to have internet in Africa from minute one.
How much does an eSIM for Africa cost?
Go up depending on the GB and days you need. For a short city trip, with maps, messaging and a bit of social media, 1 GB per 3 or 4 days is usually enough. If you are going on safari, share lots of photos or watch a lot of video, count on 1 to 2 GB a day. You can compare all the options and choose the coverage that fits your route in all destinations, and top up with no problem if you stay more days than planned.
eSIM or SIM card in Africa
The traditional SIM card forces you to find a store on arrival, show your passport, register and sometimes wait hours until they activate it; in some countries the procedure is slow and confusing. The eSIM is 100% digital: you buy it from your sofa at home, install it before flying and it activates by itself on arrival. Plus you keep your home number active to receive bank texts or important calls, something impossible if you replace your physical SIM with a local one.
Does the eSIM work in Cape Town, Cairo, Marrakech or Nairobi?
Yes. The eSIM works in the big cities and tourist areas of the covered destinations: Cape Town and Johannesburg on the Vodacom and MTN networks, Cairo and Luxor with Vodafone and Orange Egypt, Marrakech, Casablanca and Fez with Maroc Telecom and Inwi, and Nairobi, Mombasa or Zanzibar with Safaricom and Airtel. In nature reserves and very remote routes the signal may be weaker, as it would be with any local card, but in urban centers, hotels and airports the connection is stable and fast.
How do you activate the Africa eSIM?
Very easy. After purchase you receive a QR code by email that you scan from your phone's settings to install the data profile. Do it on wifi before you travel and leave the eSIM ready; on landing you just have to turn on the data and you are browsing. If it is your first time, follow the step-by-step in our eSIM guide, where we explain how to check that your phone is compatible and how to set up the eSIM in a few minutes.
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