5 GB Internet in Kenya - 30 Days
How to Use Your 5 GB eSIM in Kenya
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Kenya 5 GB plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings ā Mobile Data ā Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM Kenya data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got 5 GB of data for 30 days in Kenya. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
Important Notes
- ā¢Install your Kenya eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- ā¢Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- ā¢Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
Kenya eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for Kenya
Flying into Nairobi for a Maasai Mara safari, Mombasa for the coast, or crossing into the Serengeti for a Kenya + Tanzania combo trip? A Kenya eSIM connects to Safaricom or Airtel Kenya the moment your plane lands at Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), Moi International Mombasa (MBA) or Kisumu (KIS) ā no Safaricom kiosk queue, no passport + KRA PIN requirement at a local SIM counter. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for balloon-safari bookings over the Mara, Amboseli elephant-herd shots with Kilimanjaro behind, or Diani Beach diving check-ins. Choose a 7-day plan for a classic Mara + Nairobi weekend, a 30-day plan for a full Kenya + Tanzania safari circuit, or Kenya eSIM unlimited data for long-stay volunteer or research trips.
eSIM vs Safaricom Tourist SIM ā Which Works for a Kenya + Tanzania Safari?
Safaricom kiosks at JKIA sell tourist SIMs but require passport and sometimes a KRA PIN, and the SIM only covers Kenya. A Kenya eSIM activates pre-flight, and multi-country eSIMs handle Kenya + Tanzania cross-border trips without swapping.
| eSIM | Safaricom Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ā 2 minutes (QR scan pre-flight) | 15ā30 minutes (airport Safaricom kiosk) |
| Paperwork | none | passport + sometimes KRA PIN |
| Cross-border | regional eSIM covers TZ + UG | Kenya only ā roaming in Tanzania |
| Cost | from ~$9 / week | KES 1000ā2500 (~$8ā20) tourist pack |
| Coverage | Safaricom / Airtel 4G | same carriers |
Kenya eSIM FAQ ā Maasai Mara Coverage, Safaricom & Kenya-Tanzania Travel
Which is the best eSIM for Kenya?
The best eSIM for Kenya depends on your route ā a 7-day plan covers a Maasai Mara + Nairobi safari weekend, a 30-day plan suits a full Kenya circuit including Amboseli, Tsavo and the Mombasa coast, and Kenya eSIM unlimited data fits long-stay volunteer or research trips. Our Kenya eSIMs run on Safaricom and Airtel Kenya, with the strongest 4G around Nairobi, Mombasa, and on the edges of the major safari reserves.
Is there a best eSIM for Kenya and Tanzania combined?
Yes ā if you're doing a classic Maasai Mara + Serengeti safari combo, a regional East Africa eSIM covers Kenya + Tanzania (and usually Uganda and Rwanda too) on one QR code, so you don't swap SIMs at the border. That's a big upgrade over a Safaricom tourist SIM, which triggers expensive roaming as soon as you cross into Tanzania.
Can I buy a Kenya eSIM online before I fly?
Yes ā buy a Kenya eSIM online, receive the QR code by email within minutes, and install it at home. It stays dormant until you activate it on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) or Moi International Mombasa (MBA). No Safaricom kiosk, no passport photocopy, and your home number stays live on your physical SIM for OTP codes from your bank.