Works in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is where most visitors to Tanzania head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Airtel.
Tanzania eSIM
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15 days
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Tanzania
- Airtel
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not 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 Tanzania
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania
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.
Tanzania travel data guide
A Tanzania eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Tanzania that you install before you fly. Plans in Tanzania run on Airtel, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 12 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $7.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Tanzania and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Global eSIM covers Tanzania and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Tanzania FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Tanzania?
It connects wherever Airtel 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 Tanzania, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days 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 Tanzania?
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.
Will the Tanzania eSIM work on safari?
The Tanzania eSIM works wherever the Airtel network has signal. We can't promise coverage inside any park or at any camp. Expect gaps in remote areas, and download maps and documents before you set off.
Is 3 GB enough for two weeks in Tanzania?
3 GB for 15 days is enough in Tanzania for messaging, maps and sending a few photos each day. Uploading video or backing up a full camera roll needs more. Use lodge WiFi for that or choose an unlimited plan.
Does the Tanzania travel eSIM work on Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so the plan is valid there. Whether you get a signal depends on the network at your exact location, which we can't promise. The plan itself does not change when you take the ferry or flight over.
When does a Tanzania plan start counting?
A Tanzania plan starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Tanzania. Installing it at home does not use any days. This lets you set it up calmly a week before you travel.
How do I know my phone is ready for a Tanzania eSIM?
Check two things. The model must support eSIM, which the compatible devices list will tell you. It must also be carrier unlocked, which your home carrier can confirm. If both are true, the phone is ready.
What does the 3 GB daily amount mean on unlimited Tanzania plans?
It means each day's first 3 GB run at full speed in Tanzania. Beyond that the plan works at up to 1 Mbps until the day resets. You are never cut off, but large uploads become slow.
Can I top up my Tanzania eSIM during the trip?
Top up is offered on some Tanzania plans. Check the plan details when you buy. You need an internet connection to do it, so top up from the lodge WiFi before heading somewhere remote.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
