South Africa
Travel eSIM with mobile data
QR code by e-mail within a minute · Didn't install? Money back · Apple Pay · Google Pay
South Africa: eSIM from $3.49 for 1 GB for 7 days; the popular plan is 5 GB for 30 days at $10.49. Networks: MTN (5G), Vodacom (5G), Cell C (4G). Starts on the first connection in the country. Prices checked Nov 15, 2026.
2 GB a day at full speed, then you stay online at up to 1 Mbps. The allowance renews daily.
How do I install the eSIM and when does it start?
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: the plan starts with the first connection on your trip.
- 1Choose a plan
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The eSIM appears on the page and in your e-mail.
- 2Install with one tap
One button on iPhone (iOS 17.4+) or Android, no QR code.
- 3Turn on data roaming
After landing, turn it on for Tutu eSIM and you're online.
How much does an eSIM cost in South Africa?
| Provider | Plan | Price | per GB | checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saily cheapest5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.39≈ 476 ₴$2.08 per GB · ≈ 476 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.08 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Tutu eSIM5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.49≈ 481 ₴$2.10 per GB · ≈ 481 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.10 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Buy |
| Nomad5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $11.00≈ 504 ₴$2.20 per GB · ≈ 504 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.20 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Airalo5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $12.50≈ 573 ₴$2.50 per GB · ≈ 573 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.50 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
What you get with Tutu eSIM
| Networks | MTN (5G), Vodacom (5G), Cell C (4G), Telkom (3G) |
|---|---|
| What's included | Data only, no phone number. Calls via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber |
| Hotspot | Yes, tethering works on most plans |
| Top-up | Yes, on the same eSIM, no new install |
| Validity starts | At the first connection in the country: buy in advance |
| Install within | 180 days after purchase |
| ID check | None: no passport, no verification |
| Delivery | QR code and link by e-mail a minute after payment |
| Payment | Prices in dollars or euros, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No subscription: you pay once for each plan |
| Support | Support every day in the chat on the site |
| Guarantee | Money back if the eSIM doesn't install |
Before your trip: South Africa
Which network and what speed in South Africa?
📶NetworkMTN · 5GVodacom · 5GCell C · 4GTelkom · 3G
💵Starter$3.491 GB · 7 days
🏆Best value$1.30/GB20 GB for $25.99
♾️Unlimited · from$3.33/day2 GB/day at full speed, then up to 1 Mbps
9 plans for 3–30 days
