Africa eSIM · Prepaid data
Afrisim at a glance
Prepaid eSIM and mobile data plans for Africa
Tourists, business travelers, digital nomads, diaspora visiting family
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco [add all others]
Digital, no physical SIM or store visit
Pay-as-you-go, no commitment, no data expiry
iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play)
WhatsApp and phone: +44 7424 219373
How Afrisim works
Download the Afrisim app from the App Store or Google Play.
Choose your destination and data plan.
Install your eSIM by following the in-app steps on a compatible phone.
Turn on data when you arrive (or before) and get online.
Why choose Afrisim eSIM for Africa?
Activate digitally on any eSIM-compatible device.
Prepaid plans let you control spend and avoid bill shock.
With pay-as-you-go, your data stays available until you use it.
No commitment and no questions asked.
Usage is charged at the rates of the country you’re visiting.
Maps, WhatsApp, email, ride-hailing, hotel bookings, video calls and remote work.
Afrisim data plans by country
Kenya Safaricom (4G)
$6.00: 1 GB / 3 days
South Africa Vodacom
(4G) $4.00: 1 GB / 3 days
Afrisim eSIM vs. roaming vs. local SIM
| Afrisim eSIM | Carrier roaming | Local physical SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Digital, before you fly | Automatic | Store visit, often ID needed |
| Cost control | Prepaid | Risk of high bills | Prepaid |
| Keep home number active | Yes (dual SIM/eSIM) | Yes | Usually requires swapping |
| Works on arrival | Yes | Yes | After you find a shop |
More than an eSIM
Find millions of hotspots while traveling.
Private, secure browsing on Android.
Use less data per page.
Store and share files.
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FAQ
An Africa eSIM is a digital SIM profile you install on your phone instead of inserting a physical card. With Afrisim, you buy a prepaid data plan in the app, install the eSIM in minutes and connect to local networks in supported African countries, without roaming fees or visiting a shop.
An Africa eSIM is a digital SIM profile you install on your phone instead of inserting a physical card. With Afrisim, you buy a prepaid data plan in the app, install the eSIM in minutes and connect to local networks in supported African countries, without roaming fees or visiting a shop.
Afrisim covers Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco, plus [add all other countries]. Networks and plan options vary by destination, so check the latest list of supported countries in the Afrisim app before you travel. Choose your destination in the app to see the plans available there.
Afrisim is prepaid pay-as-you-go, so you only pay for the data you buy. Prices depend on the country and network: Kenya from [price], Nigeria from [price], South Africa from [price] and Morocco from [price]. You can see exact rates in the app before you buy, with no commitment.
Yes. Afrisim plans are prepaid, so you control your spending and avoid bill shock from carrier roaming charges. You pay for the data you choose, charged at the rates of the country you are visiting, so you avoid surprise roaming invoices from your home carrier when you return.
Yes. You can install the Afrisim eSIM before you fly by following the in-app steps while connected to WiFi. Then turn on data when you land, or earlier if you prefer. Installing in advance means you are online on arrival without searching for a shop or a local SIM.
Yes. Afrisim works with dual SIM/eSIM, so your home number stays active while the Afrisim eSIM provides your data. You keep your regular number for calls and messages, subject to your home carrier’s settings, and you avoid swapping physical SIM cards during your trip.
Yes. Afrisim supports hotspot and tethering, so you can share your data with a laptop or another phone. Turn on Personal Hotspot on iPhone or Mobile Hotspot on Android in your settings. [Add any limits by country or network.] Shared usage counts against your Afrisim data balance.
Afrisim is pay-as-you-go, so you can add more data whenever you need it. [Confirm exact top-up steps in the app, for example: open the Afrisim app, choose your plan and buy more data.] Because your data does not expire, you can top up whenever you are ready.
No. Afrisim uses a pay-as-you-go model with no data expiry, so the data you buy stays available until you use it. There is no commitment and you can cancel anytime, which suits occasional trips as well as frequent travel across several African destinations.