Nairobi eSIM: what to know before you land
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya · NBO · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $12.99
Landing in Nairobi
- NBO Jomo Kenyatta International
Jomo Kenyatta International is southeast of the city; Nairobi National Park is close by, and safari flights often leave from Wilson Airport instead.
- Install the Kenya eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at NBO, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Kenya, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $7.99.
Pay · $12.99Short stays in Nairobi
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $12.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 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 |
| 4 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $16.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $12.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $16.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 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 |
Networks
The Kenya eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Kenya
Going on from Nairobi? Africa Safari (3 countries), Africa (36 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Kenya too.
Questions about Nairobi
Which airports serve Nairobi?
Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO). Jomo Kenyatta International is southeast of the city; Nairobi National Park is close by, and safari flights often leave from Wilson Airport instead.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Nairobi?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $12.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $7.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at NBO?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Kenya.
Which networks will I use in Nairobi?
The Kenya eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.