South Africa eSIM

What's the best South Africa eSIM for your trip?

AloOui South Africa eSIM starts at $7.42 USD for 1GB of total data over 7 days, with fixed-data and Unlimited Lite, Essential and Plus options for city stays and road trips.

Keep your Cape Town accommodation details handy, check a Johannesburg transfer or message family between Garden Route stops where supported service is available.

Quick plan summary

• Coverage: South Africa only, not Lesotho, Eswatini or other neighboring countries.
• Fixed data: 1GB/7 days, 2GB/15 days or 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, 20GB, 50GB or 100GB/30 days. These are total allowances, not daily amounts.
• Daily Unlimited: Lite, Essential or Plus for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days. No selectable Premium option; Plus is not Premium.
• Networks: Telkom up to 4G; MTN and Vodacom list 4G/5G support.
• Data only: no South African number, ordinary calls or SMS.
• Delivery: QR code by email after purchase. No ID verification required for the AloOui purchase.

Choose your South Africa plan

Choose fixed data for lighter use between Wi-Fi connections. Essential is the balanced daily option for a week-long stay; Plus provides more high-speed data each day for heavier uploads or sharing where hotspot is supported. Match the allowance, duration and cost to your itinerary. A larger allowance does not extend network coverage.

Prices may change. Always check the product page for the latest prices before purchasing.

How daily Unlimited works

• Lite: 1GB/day high-speed, then up to 512 kbps.
• Essential: 1GB/day high-speed, then up to 1.25 Mbps.
• Plus: 2GB/day high-speed, then up to 2 Mbps.

Standard Unlimited options are Lite. Lite, Essential and Plus refresh their high-speed allowances daily; reduced speeds apply for the rest of the day after that day's allowance is used. Unlimited does not mean unrestricted high-speed data. Actual speeds depend on connectivity. Fixed plans end when their total allowance or validity runs out, whichever comes first, without reduced-speed continuation.

Need help choosing?

Use Shop with AI on the AloOui website or app. Share your dates, destinations, budget and data needs, including essential laptop hotspot use. Check the selected plan's coverage, allowance, sharing terms and current price before checkout.

For an easier shopping experience, download AloOui from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

South Africa coverage and networks

The product-level provider list specifies Telkom up to 4G, and MTN and Vodacom with 4G/5G support. Confirm your exact option's partners if a particular network is essential. Speeds depend on your selected plan, device, supported partner and local conditions. 5G and reception at every location are not guaranteed.

Safari trips, mountain routes and coastal drives

Save maps, lodge directions and tour contacts offline before entering game reserves or traveling along remote routes. Coverage can be limited or unavailable in parts of Kruger, private reserves and the Drakensberg, and can vary between Garden Route stops. Confirm essential lodge and route locations before buying and arrange appropriate backup communications for remote journeys. Do not rely on mobile data as your only means of communication. Maritime and satellite networks are not included.

Hotspot and keeping your existing number

Hotspot sharing is available where supported by your device and network. Shared usage counts toward the same total or daily high-speed allowance and speed limits. Confirm selected-plan sharing terms before buying if tethering is essential. Large uploads, backups and streaming can use data quickly.

This eSIM has no South African number, ordinary calls or SMS. Internet-based messaging and calling depend on connectivity and app availability. If retaining your home SIM, check its roaming charges, turn off its data roaming and avoid automatic data switching.

Compatibility, installation and activation

1. Check that your exact device model and regional version support eSIM and that the device is carrier-unlocked.
2. Install the emailed QR code over stable Wi-Fi through your cellular or SIM settings, following your order's instructions. Keep the QR private.
3. When ready in supported South African coverage, enable AloOui, select it for mobile data and turn on its data roaming as instructed.

Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a supported South African network, not QR delivery or installation alone. If already in South Africa, enabling the line and connecting can start the plan. Follow your purchased option's activation deadline, expiry and top-up instructions.

APN, connection help and 24/7 human support

1. Check AloOui is enabled, selected for mobile data and has data roaming on as instructed.
2. If manual APN setup is needed, enter data.esim with username and password blank, then save/select it. Some devices configure this automatically; follow your order if its settings differ.
3. After installation finishes, toggle airplane mode briefly or restart. Try 4G/LTE if 5G is unstable.
4. Start with automatic network selection. If needed, choose a supported partner identified in your order or by support.
5. Check remaining data and validity. Keep the eSIM installed while troubleshooting.

Ask support before deleting the profile, changing devices or rescanning the QR code; do not assume transfer, reinstallation or QR reuse is supported.

AloOui provides 24/7 human customer support through the Help Center. Share your order number, exact device model, location and error privately.

Regional alternative for a wider trip

The separate Africa eSIM lists Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Réunion, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia. Confirm every stop and its own networks, allowance, validity and current price before buying. It is a separate purchase, not extra coverage included with this South Africa plan.

South Africa eSIM FAQs

What is the lowest-priced package?
Fixed 1GB/7 days costs $7.42 USD. It is 1GB total, not a daily allowance.

Which plan suits heavier daily use?
Compare Plus/7 days at $111.50 for 2GB/day high-speed, then up to 2 Mbps, with Essential/7 days at $55.75 for 1GB/day, then up to 1.25 Mbps. Both refresh daily. No Premium option is selectable.

Which networks are listed?
Telkom up to 4G, and MTN and Vodacom with 4G/5G, subject to your selected plan, device and local conditions.

When does validity start?
When the eSIM connects to a supported South African network, not delivery or installation alone.

Will it work throughout a safari?
Continuous reception is not guaranteed. Confirm essential lodge coverage, keep important information offline and arrange appropriate backup communications.

Does it include Lesotho, Eswatini or a local number?
No. This data-only plan covers South Africa and has no phone number, ordinary calls or SMS. Choose a separate suitable plan for other destinations.