eSIM for Kenya
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Kenya eSIM plans start at $9.49. 9 prepaid packages cover 1 GB to 20 GB plus daily-unlimited over 3 to 30 days. Data runs on Safaricom. Pay once and the QR code lands in your inbox — your regular SIM stays in the phone.
Fixed data
Daily unlimited
Trip data planner
Kenya trip: how much data do I need?
Pick a trip length and how you use your phone. Every answer is a Kenya plan on sale today.
Plan for about 3.4 GB–7 GB for this trip.
Recommended from the current Kenya plans
Its validity and daily high-speed allowance fit this usage profile for 7 days.
Also fits
Every answer for Kenya at a glance
| Trip | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 10 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 14 days | Light | Everyday | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 30 days | Light | EverydayNo plan fits | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
Planning estimates, not a guarantee: video quality, uploads and hotspot use change real usage. Compare destinations in the data calculator
Using an eSIM in Kenya
Kenya's main mobile networks are Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom. Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and the towns along the main highways are well served for maps, ride apps and bookings.
Safaris are where coverage becomes uneven. Parks and conservancies such as the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo can have weak or no signal away from lodges and park gates.
Good to know
- Uber, Bolt and Little are common ride apps in Nairobi, and M-Pesa is the mobile money service most locals use for payments.
- WhatsApp is how many lodges, drivers and tour operators confirm plans, so keep it working on your mobile data.
- Save maps and confirmations offline before a safari drive; many lodges have Wi-Fi only in common areas.
Kenya eSIM questions
- Will my eSIM work in the Maasai Mara and Amboseli?
- Near gates, lodges and some camps, usually yes. In the open parts of the reserves signal is patchy, so download maps and bookings before you leave town.
- Do I need M-Pesa to pay for things in Kenya?
- Many locals use M-Pesa. It requires a registered Safaricom SIM, and foreign visitors can register in person with a valid passport. Keep cards or cash as a back-up and check how your accommodation and tours take payment.
- Is there signal on the coast and around Lamu?
- Mombasa and the main beach towns are generally covered. Lamu and quieter stretches of the coast can be patchier, so check the package coverage and save offline details.
