Kenya eSIM guide
1 network · 5 data plans from $7.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Safaricom 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $7.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $4.80/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $12.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $12.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $26.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $26.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Kenya
The Kenya eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Kenya
- NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta
- MBA Mombasa Moi International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Kenya.
City guides in Kenya
Visiting more than Kenya?
These regional eSIMs include Kenya. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Kenya eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $47.99.
All 5 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $7.99 | $1.14 | $7.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $12.99 | $0.87 | $6.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $16.99 | $0.57 | $5.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $26.99 | $0.90 | $5.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $47.99 | $1.60 | $4.80 |
Questions about Kenya
Which networks does the Kenya eSIM use?
The Kenya eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Kenya?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $26.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Kenya?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 10 GB · 30 days for $47.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Kenya plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Kenya?
The main international airports are Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO), Mombasa Moi International (MBA).
Does a regional eSIM cover Kenya?
Yes. Africa Safari, Africa and Global include Kenya. The smallest, Africa Safari, covers 3 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.