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South Africa Travel eSIM
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South Africa Travel eSIM Plan Details
Please check the individual plan details for more information on the network, speed, service, add-on availability, and activation instructions.
About Nomad South Africa Travel eSIM
Get a Nomad eSIM for South Africa and stay connected as you explore. Enjoy high-speed data as you travel. This plan is prepaid and taxes are included, so you don't have to worry about unexpected roaming costs.
Coverage may not include overseas territories under the jurisdiction of the specified country (or countries). Please contact customer support to confirm before purchasing.
Experience 4G/5G speeds
This data plan is expected to have 5G/4G/LTE speed. However, network coverage and speed may vary by location and time of day.
Get add-on data
If you need more data, or wish to extend the validity of your plan, simply purchase an add-on. When your first plan expires, the add-on plan will be automatically activated. You can stay connected seamlessly using the same eSIM.
Prepaid eSIM Plans
Choose our prepaid eSIM plans and enjoy seamless connectivity across South Africa without the hassle of post-travel billing surprises. Prepaid means you pay upfront, ensuring you control your data usage and costs effectively.
Nomad's prepaid eSIM for South Africa is activated immediately upon connecting to the local network. Get connected the moment you arrive at the airport and avoid the hassle of physical SIM cards. Whether you are traveling to Cape Town, Johannesburg, or anywhere else in South Africa, choose from various data packages to suit your needs. A few of our eSIMs require manual activation, please check your installation email to be sure.
How to Install and Activate / Start eSIM
You can buy and install the eSIM now, but activate or start it only when you need it. Just make sure to activate your plan within 60 days of the purchase date. After that, it will automatically activate and start the expiry.
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Install your eSIM
Scan the QR code that is provided to install your eSIM. You will need internet connection to install your eSIM. The eSIM is now added to your phone.
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Start your eSIM
Your plan will start automatically once connected to the destination network (as detailed in Step 3).
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Connect at destination
STEP 1.Go to Settings > Cellular and turn this line on.
STEP 2.Make sure "Data Roaming" is toggled on and you are selecting the Nomad eSIM for "Cellular Data".
STEP 3.The eSIM will automatically find and connect to the best local network for you.
South Africa eSIM
1 GB 7 DaysTotal
$11 USDNomad South Africa eSIM FAQ
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More reasons to choose Nomad eSIM for South Africa
Great Network Coverage for South Africa
Network for South Africa: MTN / Vodacom
Nomad eSIMs often come with more than one local network to connect to. If you experience problems with one, simply switch to another!
For multi-country plans, the eSIM will connect automatically to a local carrier as you move from country to country.
Trusted eSIM for popular tourist cities in South Africa
Nomad's eSIM keeps you connected throughout your South Africa adventure, offering reliable and high-speed internet access in popular must-visit destinations like Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban . Our eSIM also connects you with cities, towns, and regions within South Africa, so you'll have data no matter where you are.
eSIM for iOS and Android
Our Nomad eSIMs are designed to work on both iOS and Android devices, offering you unparalleled flexibility.
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We are always connected, specially to our family behind when we are travelling.
We are always in contact with our family, google connected. And always updated in social media
It was great!
It was great! Super easy to use and I got a discount so my first experience was PERFECT! Service worked perfectly in the US. Way better than Holafly.
Khaleel McDonald
Nov 11, 2024
Worked well each time!
I've used Nomad to purchase a data eSIM for multiple countries and it's worked well each time. Activation is fairly simple, and the sim is ready when you are. You can track your data usage in the app and you aren't tricked into another billing cycle like some other companies have done in the past
Sergey Dimitrov
Nov 8, 2024
Global regional plan has been working perfectly
I got the regional plan which covered 54 countries for 45 days to 20 Giga and it has been working perfectly,haven't changed countries yet to see if it works well some flying from Korea to China so I really hope that it keeps working well for me so far 5 stars. easy installation as well
JazzieBow
Nov 8, 2024
Only eSim that works for me
I’ve tried other eSims, two other companies, and they never worked, this is the only one that worked for me and another friend who also tried the same two companies, and they didn’t work for her either. It was a huge waste of money and time. I only use Nomad now.
Nexo Sports
Nov 5, 2024
My first ESIM
It’s an amazing eSIM experience. I travel a lot and always use to buy local sims and always was afraid not to have data where I landed! Now the whole world is on my tips! Always connected!