Zanzibar eSIM: what to know before you land
🇹🇿 Zanzibar, Tanzania · ZNZ · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $13.99
Landing in Zanzibar
- ZNZ Abeid Amani Karume International
Zanzibar's airport is just outside Stone Town; the beaches on the north and east coasts are an hour or more by road.
- Install the Tanzania eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at ZNZ, 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 Tanzania, not at purchase.
You'll need about 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99.
Pay · $13.99Short stays in Zanzibar
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $17.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $25.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $25.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $22.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Tanzania eSIM connects to Airtel and Halotel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Tanzania
Going on from Zanzibar? Africa Safari (3 countries), Africa (36 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Tanzania too.
Questions about Zanzibar
Which airports serve Zanzibar?
Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ). Zanzibar's airport is just outside Stone Town; the beaches on the north and east coasts are an hour or more by road.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Zanzibar?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $13.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at ZNZ?
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 Tanzania.
Which networks will I use in Zanzibar?
The Tanzania eSIM connects to Airtel and Halotel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.