City break in South Africa
Four or five days of maps, metro rides and restaurant hunting. Hotel and cafe Wi-Fi fill the gaps, so 3 GB is usually enough.
Roamtell · 3 GB15 days€5.27Best eSIM for South Africa in 2026
We compared 995 plans from 20 providers on price, data and how long they last. Here's what to buy for a trip to South Africa.
In short
- From €5.27: Roamtell's 3 GB for 15 days is the cheapest plan we list.
- €0.55 per GB is the best value, with Orange Travel's 100 GB for 30 days.
- Data only: no plan here includes a phone number. Use WhatsApp or similar apps for calls.
- Install before you fly. Set the eSIM up at home on Wi-Fi and switch it on when you land.
Prices checked 30 minutes ago
- Cheapest 5 GB plan
- €7.06
- Typical price per GB
- €1.45
- Mobile networks
- 7
- Providers compared
- 20
Our picks for South Africa
Ranked from today's prices. They change when providers change theirs.
Most data for your money(Best value)
100 GB for 30 days
Enough for video calls and a hotspot every day.
- Cell C
- MTN
- Vodacom
€54.99€0.55 / GB · best rate
Provider: Orange TravelOur rating: 3.8 out of 5
View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 100 GB 30 daysJust getting connected(Cheapest)
1 GB a day for 1 day
Slows down after 1 GB a day.
€1.99Lowest total price
Provider: mysim24Our rating: 3.6 out of 5
View deal: mysim24 South Africa · Unlimited · 1 day
What eSIM data costs in South Africa
Data gets cheaper as plans get bigger: a typical 3 GB plan in South Africa costs €1.93 per GB, a 50 GB plan €0.98. If you're unsure, size up rather than top up later.
Which eSIM for which trip
Three common ways people travel in South Africa, and the plan that suits each.
A week at the beach
Hotel Wi-Fi covers most of the day. You need data for the beach, day trips and transfers: 5 GB covers a week for most people.
Roamtell · 5 GB30 days€7.06Two weeks on the road
Navigation, bookings on the go and photos sent home every day. Go for 10 GB or more, and check the plan lasts the whole trip.
Wanderly eSIM · 10 GB15 days€12.50
Compare all plans
100 plans, prices in euros.
| Provider | Our rating | Data | Days | Network | Hotspot | Per GB | Price | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 100 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 100 GB · 30 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 100 GB | 30 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €0.55 / GB | €54.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 100 GB 30 days |
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 100 GB 45 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 100 GB · 45 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 100 GB | 45 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €0.56 / GB | €55.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 100 GB 45 days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 50GB 3DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 50 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 50 GB | 3 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.59 / GB | €29.47 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 50GB 3Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 50GB 5DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 50 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 50 GB | 5 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.64 / GB | €32.15 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 50GB 5Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 50GB 7DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 50 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 50 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.73 / GB | €36.62 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 50GB 7Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 30GB 3DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 30 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 30 GB | 3 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.77 / GB | €23.22 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 30GB 3Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 20GB 3DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 3 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.85 / GB | €16.97 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 20GB 3Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 30GB 5DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 30 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 30 GB | 5 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.86 / GB | €25.90 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 30GB 5Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 50GB 10DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 50 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 50 GB | 10 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.86 / GB | €42.88 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 50GB 10Days |
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 50 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €0.84 / GB | €41.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 50 GB 30 days |
| Airalo50 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €0.88 / GB | €43.78 | View deal: Airalo 50 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 20GB 5DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 5 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.89 / GB | €17.86 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 20GB 5Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 30GB 7DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 30 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 30 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.89 / GB | €26.79 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 30GB 7Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 30GB 10DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 30 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 30 GB | 10 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.92 / GB | €27.69 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 30GB 10Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 20GB 10DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 10 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.94 / GB | €18.75 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 20GB 10Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 20GB 7DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.94 / GB | €18.75 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 20GB 7Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 50GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 50 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 50 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.95 / GB | €47.34 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 50GB 15Days |
| AiraloSouth Africa travel eSIM | 50 GB, 500 mins of local calls valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €0.98 / GB | €49.14 | View deal: Airalo South Africa travel eSIM | 50 GB, 500 mins of local calls valid for 30 days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 30GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 30 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 30 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.98 / GB | €29.47 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 30GB 15Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 20GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.03 / GB | €20.54 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 20GB 15Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 10GB 3DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 3 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.07 / GB | €10.71 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 10GB 3Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 50GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.07 / GB | €53.60 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 50GB 30Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 30GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 30 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 30 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.10 / GB | €33.05 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 30GB 30Days |
| GigapandaSouth AfricaOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 31 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 31 | Not stated | No | €1.03 / GB | €51.73 | View deal: Gigapanda South Africa |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 10GB 7DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.16 / GB | €11.61 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 10GB 7Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 10GB 5DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 5 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.16 / GB | €11.61 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 10GB 5Days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 3 | Not stated | Yes | €1.09 / GB | €54.49 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 5 | Not stated | Yes | €1.14 / GB | €57.17 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 10GB 10DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 10 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.25 / GB | €12.50 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 10GB 10Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 10GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.25 / GB | €12.50 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 10GB 15Days |
| YesimSouth Africa 30 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 30 GB · 30 days · TelkomSA and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 30 GB | 30 | TelkomSA and Vodacom | Yes | €1.20 / GB | €36.00 | View deal: Yesim South Africa 30 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €1.20 / GB | €59.85 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| NomadSouth Africa 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · Cell C and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Cell C and Vodacom | Yes | €1.30 / GB | €25.92 | View deal: Nomad South Africa 20 GB 30 days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa 20GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.34 / GB | €26.79 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa 20GB 30Days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 10 | Not stated | Yes | €1.24 / GB | €62.08 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP FR/DENew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.27 / GB | €25.45 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP FR/DE |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.30 / GB | €64.76 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| YesimGlobal Package 80 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 80 GB · 365 days · TelkomSA and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 80 GB | 365 | TelkomSA and Vodacom | Yes | €1.36 / GB | €109.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Package 80 GB 365 days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 5GB 3DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 3 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.43 / GB | €7.14 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 5GB 3Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 5GB 5DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 5 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.43 / GB | €7.14 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 5GB 5Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 5GB 7DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.43 / GB | €7.14 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 5GB 7Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa 10GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.43 / GB | €14.29 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa 10GB 30Days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP FR/DENew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.34 / GB | €13.39 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP FR/DE |
| RoamtellSouth Africa 20GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.29 / GB | €25.82 | View deal: Roamtell South Africa 20GB 30Days |
| RoamicSouth Africa 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.45 / GB | €28.99 | View deal: Roamic South Africa 20 GB 30 days |
| Inbox eSIMSouth Africa 20 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.29 / GB | €25.82 | View deal: Inbox eSIM South Africa 20 GB / 30 days |
| RoamtellSouth Africa 10GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.33 / GB | €13.31 | View deal: Roamtell South Africa 10GB 30Days |
| YesimSouth Africa 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · TelkomSA and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | TelkomSA and Vodacom | Yes | €1.45 / GB | €29.00 | View deal: Yesim South Africa 20 GB 30 days |
| RoamicSouth Africa 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.50 / GB | €14.99 | View deal: Roamic South Africa 10 GB 30 days |
| Airalo20 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.56 / GB | €31.27 | View deal: Airalo 20 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 30 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 30 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.43 / GB | €42.88 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.45 / GB | €72.36 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| GigapandaSouth AfricaOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 31 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 31 | Not stated | No | €1.47 / GB | €29.39 | View deal: Gigapanda South Africa |
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 20 GB 14 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 14 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 14 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €1.55 / GB | €30.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 20 GB 14 days |
| RoamtellSouth Africa 5GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.41 / GB | €7.06 | View deal: Roamtell South Africa 5GB 30Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 5GB 10DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 10 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.61 / GB | €8.03 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 5GB 10Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 5GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.61 / GB | €8.03 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 5GB 15Days |
| Airalo20 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.65 / GB | €33.06 | View deal: Airalo 20 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| NomadSouth Africa 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days · Cell C and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Cell C and Vodacom | Yes | €1.61 / GB | €16.09 | View deal: Nomad South Africa 10 GB 30 days |
| eSIMzioSouth Africa 20 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.43 / GB | €28.66 | View deal: eSIMzio South Africa 20 GB — 30 days |
| Airalo10 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €1.70 / GB | €16.97 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| AiraloSouth Africa travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.70 / GB | €33.95 | View deal: Airalo South Africa travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls valid for 15 days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 5 | Not stated | Yes | €1.56 / GB | €15.63 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.56 / GB | €31.26 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €1.65 / GB | €32.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 20 GB 30 days |
| mysim24South Africa · 20 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.63 / GB | €32.50 | View deal: mysim24 South Africa · 20 GB · 30 days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 30 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 30 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.58 / GB | €47.34 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| Inbox eSIMSouth Africa 10 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.51 / GB | €15.10 | View deal: Inbox eSIM South Africa 10 GB / 30 days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP FR/DENew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.61 / GB | €8.03 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP FR/DE |
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 10 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €1.70 / GB | €16.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 10 GB 7 days |
| Airalo10 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.79 / GB | €17.87 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| AiraloSouth Africa travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.79 / GB | €35.74 | View deal: Airalo South Africa travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls valid for 30 days |
| RoamtellSouth Africa 20 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.56 / GB | €31.18 | View deal: Roamtell South Africa 20 GB - 30 days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa Alt 3GB 3DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 3 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 3 GB | 3 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.78 / GB | €5.35 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa Alt 3GB 3Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa 5GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.79 / GB | €8.93 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa 5GB 30Days |
| YesimGlobal Package 40 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 40 GB · 365 days · TelkomSA and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 40 GB | 365 | TelkomSA and Vodacom | Yes | €1.73 / GB | €69.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Package 40 GB 365 days |
| AiraloSouth Africa travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €1.83 / GB | €18.32 | View deal: Airalo South Africa travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls valid for 7 days |
| RoamtellSouth Africa 10GB/DayNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 1 day | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 1 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.60 / GB | €15.99 | View deal: Roamtell South Africa 10GB/Day |
| RoamicSouth Africa 5 GB 21 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 21 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 21 | Not stated | Yes | €1.80 / GB | €8.99 | View deal: Roamic South Africa 5 GB 21 days |
| TripoSIMSouth Africa 10GB 30DaysNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.64 / GB | €16.36 | View deal: TripoSIM South Africa 10GB 30Days |
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 10 GB 14 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 14 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 14 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €1.80 / GB | €17.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 10 GB 14 days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP HKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.74 / GB | €17.41 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP HK |
| mysim24Vodafone · South Africa · 25 GB · Unlimited calls · Incoming SMS · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 25 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 25 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.86 / GB | €46.50 | View deal: mysim24 Vodafone · South Africa · 25 GB · Unlimited calls · Incoming SMS · 30 days |
| AiraloSouth Africa travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.97 / GB | €19.66 | View deal: Airalo South Africa travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls valid for 15 days |
| Airalo10 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.97 / GB | €19.66 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| TripoSIMSouth Africa — 20 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.75 / GB | €34.98 | View deal: TripoSIM South Africa — 20 GB / 30 days |
| mysim24South Africa · 10 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.90 / GB | €18.99 | View deal: mysim24 South Africa · 10 GB · 30 days |
| RoamtellSouth Africa 3GB 15DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.76 / GB | €5.27 | View deal: Roamtell South Africa 3GB 15Days |
| NomadSouth Africa 5 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days · Cell C and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Cell C and Vodacom | Yes | €1.97 / GB | €9.83 | View deal: Nomad South Africa 5 GB 30 days |
| Inbox eSIMSouth Africa 3 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.76 / GB | €5.27 | View deal: Inbox eSIM South Africa 3 GB / 30 days |
| Inbox eSIMSouth Africa 5 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.77 / GB | €8.84 | View deal: Inbox eSIM South Africa 5 GB / 30 days |
| Airalo5 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €2.05 / GB | €10.27 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| RoamicSouth Africa 3 GB 15 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.00 / GB | €5.99 | View deal: Roamic South Africa 3 GB 15 days |
| YesimGlobal Package 20 GB 90 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 90 days · TelkomSA and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 90 | TelkomSA and Vodacom | Yes | €1.95 / GB | €39.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Package 20 GB 90 days |
| Orange TravelSouth Africa 5 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 5 GB · 7 days · Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 5 GB | 7 | Cell C, MTN and Vodacom | Not stated | €2.00 / GB | €9.99 | View deal: Orange Travel South Africa 5 GB 7 days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa 3GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.08 / GB | €6.24 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa 3GB 30Days |
| Wanderly eSIMSouth Africa 3GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.08 / GB | €6.24 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM South Africa 3GB 15Days |
| Lempart FlexSouth Africa · IP FR/DENew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.93 / GB | €5.80 | View deal: Lempart Flex South Africa · IP FR/DE |
| YesimSouth Africa 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days · TelkomSA and Vodacom | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | TelkomSA and Vodacom | Yes | €2.00 / GB | €20.00 | View deal: Yesim South Africa 10 GB 30 days |
| Airalo5 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.14 / GB | €10.72 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB South Africa travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
What 10 days of data costs you three different ways.
- Best for most
Travel eSIM
€12.50for 10 GB
- Set up at home in 5 minutes
- Keep your own number for WhatsApp
- No passport registration
- Long stays
Local tourist SIM
- Needs your passport at a shop
- Local number for calls
- Queues on arrival
- Most expensive
Your home roaming
- South Africa isn't in EU free roaming
- Zero setup
- Easy to overspend
Before you fly to South Africa
Do these at home. Most eSIM problems in South Africa come from skipping step one.
- Install at homeScan the QR code over Wi-Fi before you leave, so you are online the moment you land.
- Check your phone is unlockedA phone locked to your carrier won't accept another eSIM.
- Turn on roaming for the eSIM onlyLeave your home line on for calls and texts, with its data off.
- Save the network tipIf evenings get slow, pick another network by hand in your phone settings.
Questions people ask
What travellers ask about eSIMs in South Africa.
How do I install an eSIM for South Africa?
After you buy a plan, the provider sends you a QR code by email or in their app. On an iPhone, open Settings, then Mobile Service, then Add eSIM. On Android, open Settings, then Network and internet, then SIMs. Scan the code while you are still at home on Wi-Fi, then switch the eSIM on for mobile data when you land.
Will an eSIM work in South Africa?
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to your home carrier. The plans we list for South Africa connect to local networks there. Coverage in cities is usually good; if you are heading somewhere remote, check which network the plan uses before you buy.
Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?
Most travel eSIMs let you share data with a laptop or a friend's phone through a hotspot. A few providers block or limit it, so read the plan details if you need it. Anything you use over the hotspot comes out of the same data allowance.
Will I get a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs are data only: you get mobile internet but no local number. You can still call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps. If you need a number, tick Phone number in the plan filters to see the plans that include one. Your home SIM can stay on for texts such as bank codes.
How we compare eSIMs
Prices come straight from each provider's own feed, converted to euros. The table sorts plans by price per GB unless you pick another order, and our picks come from those same prices. Providers can't pay to rank higher.
- providers compared here
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€54.99· Orange Travel
Best value, 100 GB