Travel guide
New to South Africa?
Review coverage context, setup notes, data tips and destination FAQs before your trip.
South Africa eSIMNamed local networks · Email delivery
From$2.30
Plan selection
South Africa eSIM plans for travel
Compare daily and total-data options for South Africa. Validity and fair-use conditions stay visible before checkout; confirmed network details appear only when recorded for the selected plan.
- Trip length
- 1 day–30 days
- Plan format
- Daily plan
- Data range
- 500 MB/day – Unlimited
- Line type
- Data-only eSIM
Data styleChoose how your allowance works
Trip lengthChoose the closest match for your trip
Available plans
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Plan selected3 options
Order summary1 GB/day · 7 days
Quantity
1
Order total$12.62
eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone requiredCheck phone
Taxes included in the displayed price QR and manual setup sent by email Install before travel, activate on arrival
Taxes includedNo hidden fees
QR + manual setupBoth arrive by email
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Find your South Africa plan starting point
Choose the usage pattern closest to your trip. We will suggest an available plan style, explain the trade-off and take you back to the matching options.
This gives you a starting point. You still confirm the exact price, validity and post-limit rule above.
What sounds most like your trip?
Recommended starting point
Standard
1 GB/dayMaps, chat & light social use
A balanced starting point for most independent travelers.
Confirm the selected row's exact allowance and post-limit rule before payment.
Common travel usesUsage varies by app settings and video quality.
- Maps & transit
- Messaging
- Translation
- Social
- Video
- Hotspot & work
Destination briefing
Good to know in South Africa
Coverage is strongest in cities, airports and along major travel routes.
Maps, messaging and translation use less data; video and hotspot use need more.
Install on Wi-Fi before departure, then enable the travel line after landing.
53-second walkthroughSetup & activation
Install before you fly. Connect after you land.
See the complete flow once, then keep the full guide nearby.
Local network accessAssigned by the selected plan
Install with confidence
Install before you fly. Activate after you land.
Download the eSIM while you still have Wi-Fi, then enable data roaming only for the South Africa travel line on arrival.
South Africa-specific questions
FAQ
- Any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone can use the plan. Check our compatibility page if you are unsure.
- It starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network, not when you buy it. Install before travel and turn it on after landing.
- Yes. Personal hotspot is supported unless the selected plan states otherwise.
- Choose the usage pattern closest to your trip. We will suggest an available plan style, explain the trade-off and take you back to the matching options.
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