Kenya eSIM – mobile data in Kenya from €4.49
In Kenya one network does most of the work, Safaricom, and your eSIM uses it. It suits a safari trip, though signal inside the parks is patchy.
Kenya eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: Safaricom (4G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €30.49
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Safaricom data in Nairobi and the parks
For a visitor in Kenya the internet rests largely on one network, Safaricom, which this eSIM uses too. It has the widest coverage in the country, so it suits a safari trip well. In Nairobi, Mombasa and the coastal resorts the connection generally works.
In the national parks it is a different matter. Near the gates and lodges of Masai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo the signal is often reasonable, but along the game-drive tracks and in the inner parts of the parks the connection drops or is missing altogether. So do not plan work calls or big uploads for a game drive; send the photos in the evening from the lodge.
Buying a local SIM requires registration with your passport, which takes time at the airport. With an eSIM you skip that. Note that this is a data plan only: you cannot use M-Pesa mobile money without a local, registered SIM, so bring cash or a card. Your own SIM stays in the phone alongside.
Download maps and bookings to the phone already at your accommodation, since the connection can drop during game drives.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: Kenya
- Power sockets
- Socket type: G. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter.
- Voltage
- 240 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +254
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in Kenya, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: Kenya
Is there internet in the Masai Mara?
Near the gates and lodges the signal is often reasonable, but on game-drive tracks and inside the park it drops or is missing.
Can I use M-Pesa with an eSIM?
No. M-Pesa needs a local, registered SIM, so bring cash or a card.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in Kenya?
EU roaming rules do not apply in Kenya, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for Kenya?
Yes. The sockets in Kenya are type G, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 240 V.
What is the calling code for Kenya?
The calling code for Kenya is +254. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
