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Prepaid travel eSIMs at the lowest price per GB. Instant delivery, no roaming bills.

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Africa eSIM

3 prepaid data plans · 29 countries · from $7.99

The cheapest Africa eSIM on Wakavi is 1 GB for 7 days at $7.99. The best value is 5 GB for 30 days at $29.49, which works out to $5.90 per GB. One eSIM covers 29 countries.

Prices checked 3 Nov 2026 · all prices in USD, no hidden fees.

Choose your Africa plan

Choose a Africa plan

Your plan

Africa · 5 GB

Valid 30 days from first connection

How many eSIMs?

One per phone · each gets its own QR code

1
Total$29.49

Secure checkout by Stripe. Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. eSIM delivered by email in about a minute. Appears as WAKAVI ESIM on your statement. Full refund if you never install it.

5 GB · 30 days

$29.49

Plan details

Network
29 countries
Speed
5G / 4G LTE
Starts
When you first connect
Top-up
Supported
  • • Data only: keep your own SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp.
  • • Activate within 180 days of purchase.
  • • Your connection exits via UK, NO, so some local sites may show that country’s version.

29 countries covered

  • Botswana flagBotswana
  • Burkina Faso flagBurkina Faso
  • Central African Republic flagCentral African Republic
  • Chad flagChad
  • Cote d'Ivoire flagCote d'Ivoire
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo
  • Egypt flagEgypt
  • Eswatini flagEswatini
  • Gabon flagGabon
  • Ghana flagGhana
  • Guinea-Bissau flagGuinea-Bissau
  • Kenya flagKenya
  • Liberia flagLiberia
  • Madagascar flagMadagascar
  • Malawi flagMalawi
  • Mali flagMali
  • Morocco flagMorocco
  • Niger flagNiger
  • Nigeria flagNigeria
  • Republic of the Congo flagRepublic of the Congo
  • Reunion flagReunion
  • Senegal flagSenegal
  • Seychelles flagSeychelles
  • South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Sudan flagSudan
  • Tanzania flagTanzania
  • Tunisia flagTunisia
  • Uganda flagUganda
  • Zambia flagZambia

How to install your Africa eSIM

Install at home on Wi-Fi. Check your phone first on our eSIM compatible phones list.

iPhone

  1. 1Open the email from Wakavi and tap “Install on iPhone”, or open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code and scan it.
  2. 2Label the new line “Wakavi Africa” and set it as your Cellular Data line. Keep your main number for calls and iMessage.
  3. 3When you land, turn on Data Roaming for the Wakavi line. You’re online.

Android

  1. 1Open Settings → Network & internet (or Connections) → SIMs → Add eSIM, then scan the QR code from your email.
  2. 2Name the eSIM “Wakavi Africa” and choose it for mobile data.
  3. 3When you arrive, turn on Roaming for the Wakavi eSIM.

Africa eSIM FAQ

How much is an eSIM for Africa?

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Africa eSIMs on Wakavi start at $7.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. The lowest price per GB is $5.90, on the 5 GB plan.

Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?

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The Africa eSIM covers 29 countries with one plan and one QR code. The full list is on this page.

When does my Africa eSIM start?

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The plan starts when your phone first connects to a network in Africa, so you can install it at home before you leave. It must be activated within 180 days of purchase.

Can I top up my Africa eSIM?

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Yes, most Africa plans can be topped up with more data without installing a new eSIM. Contact us from your order page and we'll add data to the same eSIM.

Can I get a refund on a Africa eSIM?

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Yes. If you never install the eSIM, Wakavi refunds it in full: email [email protected] with your WK order number. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked before you buy. The charge shows as WAKAVI ESIM on your statement.

Do I get a Africa phone number?

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No. Wakavi eSIMs are data-only. Keep your normal SIM for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or other apps over data. Your WhatsApp number stays the same.

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