Pay once and you're done
No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Botswana
4.8/5Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G connection
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
100% secure payment
Refund 180 days if unactivated
Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges. Fair use: Light 0.5 GB/day and Ultra 1 GB/day at full speed; after that, 512 Kbps until the daily reset.
Coverage in Botswana- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G coverage and speed in Botswana
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Refund if we can't get it working
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed3G / 4G
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)
Set off on safari with the eSIM Botswana and enjoy internet in Botswana without roaming from the moment you land in Gaborone. You scan the QR you receive by email in about a minute, without swapping your physical SIM or stopping at a shop: data ready for Maps, WhatsApp or sharing your photos of the Okavango Delta.
The connection runs on Botswana's top local networks with 4G coverage in the main cities and tourist areas. Pick the GB and the days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data over hotspot with your companions.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Botswana, active as soon as you land
- Hotspot included to share internet with your travel companions
- 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 whenever you want, without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS (use apps like WhatsApp)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile calmly before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to activate it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G depending on local coverage
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
The (almost) 5-star eSIM
The eSIM was very easy to install and, once I reached my destination, I had a connection from the very first moment without having to worry about roaming.
Activation was quick and simple, and I had a connection the whole time with no hassle. Coverage and speed were very good.
I went on a trip around Latin America and had coverage everywhere, at a very good price. Highly recommended 💪🏼
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.
Botswana
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Botswana without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in more than 200 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.
eSIM plans for Botswana
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Botswana.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana · 1 GB | 7 days | €12,42 |
| Botswana · 3 GB | 15 days | €35,06 |
| Botswana · 3 GB | 30 days | €36,84 |
| Botswana · 5 GB | 30 days | €58,14 |
| Botswana · 10 GB | 30 days | €109,19 |
| Botswana · 20 GB | 30 days | €188,21 |
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 Botswana plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
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.
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSIM eSIM for Botswana is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
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
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Botswana: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €12,42
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.
Connect in 200+ destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
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
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Botswana, 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 Botswana from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSIM eSIMs for Botswana 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 Botswana. 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 Botswana 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 Botswana without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Botswana with 4G 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 Botswana 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 Botswana, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Botswana as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Botswana, 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 Botswana 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 Botswana 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 Botswana. 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.
More about the Botswana eSIM
eSIM for Botswana: internet without roaming
With our eSIM for Botswana, you have internet as soon as you land, without hunting for stores or swapping your physical SIM. The plan connects to the best local mobile networks, like Mascom, Orange Botswana, and BTC (beMobile), so you browse on real local data in Gaborone, Francistown, or on the way to the Okavango Delta. Ideal for anyone heading on safari to Chobe or Moremi who needs maps, messaging, and bookings always at hand.
Roaming in Botswana: why an eSIM makes sense for you
Botswana is not part of the European Union, so your carrier's plan doesn't apply here and roaming in Botswana gets expensive: it's common to pay between 10 and 15 € per day just to use your phone, or even more per megabyte. With an eSIM, you buy your data upfront at a fixed price and avoid bill shocks when you get home. You know exactly what you'll spend before you leave.
How much does an eSIM for Botswana cost?
You can scale up the gigabytes based on how many days you're staying and how much you use it. For a short trip with maps, WhatsApp, and a few emails, 1 GB is usually enough for several days. If you're sharing safari photos, using social media, or making video calls, budget around 1 GB every 2 or 3 days. Compared to roaming, a fixed-price Botswana eSIM saves you most of your connectivity costs.
eSIM vs. physical SIM in Botswana
A physical Botswana SIM card means finding a store, showing your passport for mandatory registration, and swapping your chip, losing your regular number. An eSIM is a digital profile: it arrives by email, installs in minutes, and works alongside your usual line, which you keep for bank SMS. Fewer queues, no relying on store hours, and no risk of losing a tiny card.
Does the eSIM work in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, and Kasane?
Yes. Mobile data coverage in Botswana is solid in cities and tourist hubs: Gaborone, Francistown, Maun (gateway to the Okavango), and Kasane, next to Chobe National Park. Mascom and Orange networks offer 4G in these areas. On remote tracks in the Kalahari Desert or inside reserves, the signal may weaken — that's normal with any carrier — but in towns and along main roads you'll browse without issues.
How do you activate the Botswana eSIM?
After purchase, you receive a QR code by email. Scan it from your phone's settings, enable data roaming for that profile, and you're set: you can do this before you travel and have it ready when you arrive. If you have questions, follow our step-by-step eSIM guide. And if you're combining Botswana with other countries in southern Africa, check out all destinations to pick the plan that best fits your trip.
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