eSIM guide
Best travel eSIM for Kenya
Safaricom has ~65% market share and covers Maasai Mara.
- Currency
- KES
- Country code
- +254
- Networks
- Safaricom, Airtel
01 · Compare
Top 14 plans, compared
Airalo
VerifiedVerified1 GB · 3 days
1 GB · 3 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified3 GB · 7 days
3 GB · 7 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified5 GB · 30 days
5 GB · 30 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified3 GB · 3 days
3 GB · 3 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified5 GB · 15 days
5 GB · 15 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified5 GB · 7 days
5 GB · 7 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified10 GB · 30 days
10 GB · 30 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified10 GB · 15 days
10 GB · 15 days
Airalo
VerifiedVerified10 GB · 7 days
10 GB · 7 days
aloSIM
VerifiedVerified1 GB · 7 days
1 GB · 7 days
aloSIM
VerifiedVerified2 GB · 15 days
2 GB · 15 days
Holafly
VerifiedVerifiedUnlimited data plans
Unlimited · multiple trip lengths
aloSIM
VerifiedVerified3 GB · 30 days
3 GB · 30 days
aloSIM
VerifiedVerified5 GB · 30 days
5 GB · 30 days
02 · Local network
Which local network should you pick?
Safaricom is essential for safari.
03 · FAQs
Kenya eSIM FAQs
Q.Will my phone work in Kenya?
If your phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable (iPhone XS+ or Android 2020+), yes — no store visit needed.
Q.How much data do I need for Kenya?
For a 1-week trip using maps, translate, ride-share and social, 3–5 GB is usually plenty. Video streamers should pick 10 GB+.
Q.Can I keep my home number active?
Yes — eSIMs run alongside your home SIM. Turn off cellular data on the home line to avoid roaming charges.
Nervous about installing it?
For $3, we'll walk you through it tap-by-tap using your exact phone model — iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel — and won't let go until you're online.
Compare plans →Kenya
14 plans from $8.00