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Africa eSIM: prices from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim compared
Prices checked on October 31, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
Africa, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$6.70 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$6.13 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
$9.80 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
An eSIM for Africa starts at $9.70 (1 GB / 30 days at Yesim). Below are all 17 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Which countries are included
The Africa plans differ a lot. Airalo lists 36 countries, mostly south of the Sahara plus Egypt and Algeria, but not Morocco or Tunisia. Holafly lists 28, including Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt, but not Cape Verde. Yesim lists 15, including Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Tunisia, but not Egypt, Morocco or Mauritius. The table shows the countries from our comparison, as the providers list them in October 2026.
| Airalo | Holafly | Yesim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries in the plan | 36 | 28 | 15 |
 South Africa | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Kenya | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Tanzania | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Egypt | ✓ | ✓ | - |
 Morocco | - | ✓ | - |
 Tunisia | - | ✓ | ✓ |
 Mauritius | ✓ | ✓ | - |
 Cape Verde | ✓ | - | - |
When an Africa eSIM makes sense
- Safari and beach trips that combine Kenya and Tanzania, for example with Zanzibar.
- Overland trips through southern Africa, for example South Africa, Botswana and Zambia: all three plans include these countries.
- Trips to Mauritius or the Seychelles: Airalo and Holafly include both, Yesim neither.
For comparison, the cheapest 5 GB for 7 days with an eSIM for a single country: South Africa $11.50, Kenya $19, Tanzania $14.50, Egypt $11.
Price by amount of data for Africa
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $111 GB / 3 days | $233 GB / 3 days | $33.505 GB / 7 days | - | - | - |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $42.907 days |
| Yesim | $9.701 GB / 30 days | $353 GB / 30 days | $495 GB / 30 days | $7410 GB / 30 days | - | - |
For each provider, the cheapest plan with at least this amount of data, regardless of validity; unlimited = 7 days. Highlighted in yellow is the lowest price in the column.
All plans for Africa
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $9.70 | $9.70 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $11 | $11.00 | |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $23 | $7.67 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $24 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $25.50 | $8.50 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $25.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $33.50 | $6.70 | |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 days | $35 | $11.67 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $37 | $7.40 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $37.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $41 | $8.20 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $42.90 | - | |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $49 | $9.80 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $55.50 | - | |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $74 | $7.40 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $84.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $161.50 | - |
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The providers in Africa
Yesim
Yesim offers 5 plans for Africa, from $9.70 (1 GB / 30 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $7.40 to $11.67. Unlimited data costs from $24.00 per day (Unlimited / 1 day for $24).
Airalo
Airalo offers 6 plans for Africa, from $11 (1 GB / 3 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $6.70 to $11.00. Airalo currently has no unlimited plan for Africa.
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for Africa, from $25.50 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $5.38 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $161.50).
eSIM for Africa: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Africa cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $9.70 (1 GB / 30 days at Yesim). One week with 5 GB costs from $33.50 at Airalo. As of October 31, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for Africa?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $42.90 at Holafly. Unlimited plans are offered by Airalo, Holafly and Yesim. Note that providers may slow down unlimited plans after heavy use; the conditions are listed with each plan.
Which provider is cheapest in Africa?
That depends on the amount of data. Yesim: from $9.70 (1 GB / 30 days). Airalo: from $11 (1 GB / 3 days). Holafly: from $25.50 (Unlimited / 3 days). The full table above is sorted by price; the price per GB makes plans with different amounts of data comparable.
When should I buy and set up the eSIM for Africa?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. With the providers compared here, validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination, not at purchase. You install it with a QR code or directly in the provider's app.
Do I keep my phone number?
Yes. A travel eSIM provides data only. Your regular SIM stays active alongside it, you can be reached on your number, and you make calls over WhatsApp, Signal or similar apps using the eSIM data. Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid roaming charges.
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