South Africa eSIM
from A$8.99 / plan
Cape Town, the Garden Route and Kruger National Park with a South African eSIM. Reliable 4G/5G coverage. Instant delivery, no roaming fees.
About South Africa eSIM coverage
Coverage & Networks
4G/LTE and 5G via MTN, Vodacom and Cell C — Reliable in Cape Town, Johannesburg and along the Garden Route. Remote Karoo stretches and the Drakensberg highlands can have gaps.
How much data do I need?
1–3 GB covers a week of city navigation, safari booking apps and social media. Kruger National Park roads are well covered for most of the main tarred routes.
Tip for South Africa
South Africa's load-shedding power cuts can affect Wi-Fi in guesthouses — use your eSIM as a back-up hotspot and download offline maps of your driving route.
Frequently asked questions
Getting started
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card built directly into your phone. Instead of inserting a physical card, you download a data plan over the internet, scan a QR code, and you're connected — no hardware required.
Yes — purchase your plan before you leave, then install the eSIM while you still have a Wi-Fi connection. Once installed, your plan activates automatically when your phone connects to a supported network at your destination.
Most iPhones from XS onwards and many modern Android devices (Samsung Galaxy S21+, Google Pixel 3+, and others) support eSIM. You can check your specific model on our eSIM Compatibility page.
Yes. Most dual-SIM devices let you use your home SIM for calls and texts while using your Vyroam eSIM for data. This way you keep your number and avoid roaming charges at the same time.
Instant delivery
QR code to your inbox in minutes
Keep your number
Your SIM stays active for calls and texts
Local data rates
No roaming charges, ever
10% Travel Credit
Earn on every order