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South Africa eSIM — 500 MB for 1 day
Prepaid data for South Africa. Pay once, get the QR code by email in seconds.
Data
500 MB
Validity
1 day
Network
4G
$2.99
One-time payment. No subscription and no auto-renewal.
Plan details
- Destination
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Data
- 500 MB
- Validity
- 1 day
- Network
- 4G
- Calls & SMS
- SMS
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within seconds of payment
What you get
- • 500 MB of data on 4G networks across South Africa.
- • 1 day of validity, counted from the moment the eSIM first connects.
- • QR code plus manual activation details, emailed the moment payment clears.
- • Your home number stays active — the eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM.
What 500 MB realistically covers
Rough estimates at typical mobile quality. Real usage depends on settings and how much runs in the background.
| Activity | Total on this plan | Per day over 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| Maps & navigation | 33 h | 33 h |
| Messaging (WhatsApp, WeChat) | 17 h | 17 h |
| Web browsing | 8.3 h | 8.3 h |
| Social media (Instagram, TikTok) | 3.3 h | 3.3 h |
| Video streaming (HD 1080p) | 0.2 h | 0.2 h |
Buy Your eSIM in 3 Steps
- 1. Choose Your eSIM Plan Select a destination and pick the eSIM data plan that fits your trip.
- 2. Complete Payment Pay securely with card, Apple Pay, Link, or Alipay.
- 3. Scan & Connect Scan the QR code on your phone to activate your eSIM instantly.
Other South Africa eSIM plans
See all 15 South Africa plans →South Africa eSIM FAQ
- How much is a 500 MB eSIM for South Africa?
- This plan costs $2.99 as a one-time payment — 500 MB valid for 1 day, with no subscription or auto-renewal. Cheaper and larger plans for South Africa are listed on the destination page.
- When does the 1 day validity start?
- The countdown starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in South Africa, not when you buy it. You can install the profile days ahead at home and it will stay dormant until you land.
- Does eSIM work on safari in Kruger Park?
- Main rest camps in Kruger National Park (Skukuza, Lower Sabie, Satara) have 4G coverage. Signal on game drives varies — some areas have coverage while remote sections may not.
- Does eSIM work along the Garden Route?
- Yes! The Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth has good 4G coverage in towns like Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, and Mossel Bay. Some mountainous sections between towns may have brief signal drops.
- Is South Africa eSIM cheaper than buying a SIM at the airport?
- Our South Africa eSIM plans start from just $2.99 and install before you arrive. Airport SIM cards at OR Tambo or Cape Town International typically cost R100-300 ($6-17) and require RICA registration.