Works in Nairobi
Nairobi is where most visitors to Kenya head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Safaricom.
Kenya eSIM
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Kenya
- Safaricom
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- Israel
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Kenya
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Kenya, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Kenya
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Kenya travel data guide
A Kenya eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Kenya that you install before you fly. Plans in Kenya run on Safaricom, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 18 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $3.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Kenya and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Global eSIM covers Kenya and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Kenya, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Kenya from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Kenya FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Kenya?
It connects wherever Safaricom has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Kenya, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Kenya?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Which network will I use in Kenya?
You will use Safaricom in Kenya. It is the only operator on these plans and is listed as 4G in our catalogue. Some plans are labelled 4G/5G, but we suggest expecting 4G.
Is 5 GB enough for two weeks in Kenya?
5 GB is enough for two weeks in Kenya if your lodges and hotels have WiFi for uploads. It covers maps, messages and browsing on the move. The 5 GB plan is valid for 30 days. If you upload photos over mobile data every evening, take the 15 days unlimited plan.
Can I use a local phone number with this eSIM?
No, the Kenya eSIM has no phone number of any kind. It only provides mobile data. Anything that needs a Kenyan number to register will not work with it, so plan to use your own number or arrange a local SIM separately.
Should I install the eSIM before flying to Kenya?
Yes, install it at home on WiFi before you fly to Kenya. The plan does not start at install. It starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Kenya, so nothing is lost by preparing early.
Do I need to change any settings on arrival?
Make sure the eSIM line is switched on and set as the line for mobile data. Data roaming should be on for the eSIM and off for your home SIM. The installation guide shows where these settings are on iPhone and Android.
Does the Kenya eSIM work in Tanzania?
No, the Kenya plan is for Kenya only. For a trip that continues to Tanzania, buy the Africa plan, which covers both countries, or buy a separate Tanzania plan. Both can be installed on your phone before you leave home.
Can I hotspot to a camera or laptop on safari?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Kenya plans. Backing up photos from a laptop uses a lot of data, so do it on an unlimited plan or on WiFi. Shared data counts toward the daily full speed amount.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
