South Africa eSIM
Plans from $1.72 · Africa
eSIM for South Africa
Connect across South Africa with a CheapereSIM data plan. South Africa has solid 4G/LTE coverage with 5G expanding in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. Whether you are visiting Table Mountain, going on safari in Kruger National Park, exploring the Winelands, or enjoying the beaches of Durban, stay connected throughout your South African adventure.
Why Choose an eSIM for South Africa?
- Instant activation - Connect upon arrival at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) or Cape Town Airport.
- City and resort coverage - Strong signal in major cities, the Garden Route, and Winelands.
- Safari connectivity - Many safari lodges in Kruger have limited signal, but towns nearby are covered.
- Essential for safety - Stay connected for navigation and ride-hailing apps like Bolt and Uber.
- Keep your home number - Dual SIM for calls and affordable South African data.
Travel Tips
South Africa has good coverage in cities, along highways, and in popular tourist regions. National parks and safari reserves may have limited signal in the bush but lodges often have Wi-Fi. Uber and Bolt work well in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Budget 2-3GB per week for maps, messaging, and ride-hailing. Download offline maps for road trips along the Garden Route.
Choose Your Plan
Select the data plan that best fits your trip to South Africa.
South Africa 100MB 7Days
Data
100 MB
Validity
7 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 500MB 7Days
Data
500 MB
Validity
7 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 500MB/Day
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 1GB 7Days
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 1GB/Day
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 2GB/Day
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 2GB/Day FUP1Mbps
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 3GB 15Days
Data
3 GB
Validity
15 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 3GB 30Days
Data
3 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 3GB/Day
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 1GB/Day
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 1GB 7Days
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 5GB 30Days
Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Africa 1GB 7Days
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 1GB 365Days
Data
1 GB
Validity
365 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 2GB/Day
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global139 1GB 7Days
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 10GB 30Days
Data
10 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 10GB/Day
Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 3GB 30Days
Data
3 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Africa 3GB 30Days
Data
3 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global139 1GB 365Days
Data
1 GB
Validity
365 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 5GB 30Days
Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global139 3GB 30Days
Data
3 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
South Africa 20GB 30Days
Data
20 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Africa 5GB 30Days
Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global139 5GB 30Days
Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 10GB 30Days
Data
10 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global139 10GB 30Days
Data
10 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 20GB 30Days
Data
20 GB
Validity
30 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global (120+ areas) 20GB 90Days
Data
20 GB
Validity
90 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
Global139 20GB 90Days
Data
20 GB
Validity
90 days
- Instant delivery
- No physical SIM
- Keep your number
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Installation Guide
Follow these simple steps to install your eSIM before you travel to South Africa.
Open Settings
Open Settings
Add eSIM
Add eSIM
Scan QR Code
Scan QR Code
Label & Activate
Label & Activate
You're all set!
You're all set!
Important: You need an iPhone XS or newer, and a Wi-Fi connection to install the eSIM. Install before you travel!
Open Settings
Open Settings
Add eSIM
Add eSIM
Scan QR Code
Scan QR Code
Enable Data Roaming
Enable Data Roaming
You're all set!
You're all set!
Important: Your phone must support eSIM (Google Pixel 3+, Samsung S20+, etc.). You need Wi-Fi to install. Install before you travel!
Not sure if your phone supports eSIM? Check the full list of compatible devices
South Africa eSIM FAQ
Common questions about using an eSIM in South Africa.
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