Kenya eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$3.50 / GB · $1.17 / day
$34.99
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$34.99
Kenya 10 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Kenya.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Kenya.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Kenya.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Kenya.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Kenya. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Kenya. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Kenya. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
Kenya 10 GB · 30 days
$3.50/GB
$34.99
Total
$3.50 / GB
$34.99
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
ContinueBy paying, you agree to immediate delivery and lose the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$34.99
Kenya 10 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to Kenya
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for Kenya
7 plans for Kenya, from 3 to 20 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. None of these run on 5G — Kenya is LTE only on the networks we resell. We would rather say so here than let you find out on arrival.
7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Safaricom.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover Kenya
19 regional plans include Kenya. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Kenya is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $23.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in Kenya
A travel eSIM for Kenya is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Kenya, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use Safaricom on LTE. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in Kenya?
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Kenya plans start at $13.99 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in Kenya?
A travel eSIM for Kenya is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your Kenya eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in Kenya, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
Kenya connectivity guide
Connectivity in Kenya is shaped by one network: Safaricom carries around seven in ten of the country's mobile lines and is the operator consistently recommended for the parks and reserves visitors come for. It is also one of Africa's faster mobile markets, with a mobile-money system, M-Pesa, that reaches further into daily life than anywhere else a traveller is likely to have been. The practical solution for Kenya is an eSIM that lands already working, before the safari leaves the tarmac — this guide covers the networks, registration, park coverage, and what a Kenyan trip consumes.
Read the full Kenya guide →What to eat in Kenya
Nyama Choma
Roasted meat, typically goat or beef, cooked over an open fire and served with a side of salt and kachumbari.
Local pubs and dedicated 'choma zones' nationwide.
Ugali
A dense, stiff porridge made from maize flour. It is the staple carbohydrate of Kenya, eaten by hand with stews.
Every local restaurant and eatery.
Sukuma Wiki
Collard greens braised with tomatoes, onions, and sometimes a stock cube. The name translates to 'push the week'.
Everywhere; it is the most common vegetable side dish.
Mutura
A Kenyan sausage made from meat, blood, and spices, stuffed into intestines and grilled over charcoal.
Street food vendors, typically sold in the late afternoon and evenings.
Pilau
A fragrant, spiced rice dish cooked in a rich meat or chicken broth, heavily influenced by coastal Swahili culture.
Swahili restaurants in coastal towns and Nairobi.
Kachumbari
A fresh, zesty salad made of diced tomatoes, onions, coriander, and chili.
Served alongside Nyama Choma and Pilau at most local joints.
Chapati
A flaky, layered unleavened flatbread with Indian origins, pan-fried and eaten with stews and curries.
Local cafes and restaurants across the country.
Githeri
A hearty, simple dish of boiled maize and beans stewed together, originating from the Kikuyu community.
Local canteens and informal eateries.
Mandazi
A slightly sweet, deep-fried dough shaped like a triangle, often flavored with cardamom.
Bakeries, cafes, and street corners; best enjoyed with morning chai.
Samosas
Deep-fried triangular pastries filled with heavily spiced minced meat or vegetables.
Street vendors, bakeries, and hotel buffets.
What to see in Kenya
Maasai Mara National ReserveNarok County
World-famous for the Great Migration and unparalleled big cat sightings.
2-4 days · book ahead
Amboseli National ParkKajiado County
Offers iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and features massive herds of free-ranging elephants.
1-2 days · book ahead
Nairobi National ParkNairobi
The only national park in the world located within a capital city, offering a quick and accessible safari.
Half day
David Sheldrick Wildlife TrustNairobi
A renowned orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program where visitors can watch feeding times.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Diani BeachUkunda
Voted one of Africa's best beaches, offering pristine white sand and turquoise Indian Ocean waters.
3-5 days
Lamu Old TownLamu
A UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa.
2-3 days · book ahead
Lake Nakuru National ParkNakuru
Famous for its flamingo populations, endangered rhinos, and beautiful rift valley landscapes.
1-2 days · book ahead
Tsavo East and West National ParksTaita-Taveta County
Kenya's largest wildlife stronghold, known for its vast wilderness, red-dust elephants, and the Mzima Springs.
2-3 days · book ahead
Giraffe CentreNairobi
A conservation center where you can get up close and feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes.
1-2 hours
Fort JesusMombasa
A 16th-century Portuguese fort and UNESCO World Heritage site offering insight into the coastal region's turbulent history.
2 hours
Getting around Kenya
Matatu (Minibus)
Privately owned, loudly decorated minibuses that operate on set routes. You pay the conductor in cash.
budget
Boda Boda (Motorcycle Taxi)
Motorcycle taxis found on almost every corner. You negotiate the fare before getting on.
budget
Tuk-Tuk
Three-wheeled auto-rickshaws, most common in coastal towns like Mombasa, Malindi, and Diani.
budget
SGR Train (Madaraka Express)
A modern railway connecting Nairobi and Mombasa. Tickets must be booked in advance.
mid
Domestic Flights
Airlines like Jambojet and SafariLink operate from Nairobi to major towns, the coast, and safari airstrips.
high
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt, Little Cab
Widely available in Nairobi and Mombasa. Some drivers may request cash payments instead of in-app card processing, or ask you to cancel and pay offline.
Practical things worth knowing in Kenya
Paying for things
- Available in large supermarkets, international chains, and upscale hotels in major cities.
- Rarely supported; most contactless terminals require physical cards.
- Cash still useful for: Matatus, Boda bodas, Street food, Curio markets, Tipping, Small rural shops
- Local wallets: M-Pesa (dominant), Airtel Money
Basics
- Emergency number: 999, 112 or 911
- Plugs: Type G · 240V
- Tap water: no
- 10% in tourist restaurants if service is not included. Safari guides typically receive $10-$20 per person per day.
Public holidays in Kenya
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Public holiday; banks and offices closed. Transport can be busy. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Public holiday; businesses closed. |
| Madaraka Day | June 1 | Commemorates internal self-rule. Large public celebrations; banks and businesses closed. |
| Mashujaa Day | October 20 | Heroes' Day. Public holiday; banks and offices closed. |
| Jamhuri Day | December 12 | Republic Day. Major national holiday causing widespread closures. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Major holiday; coastal resorts and transport get extremely busy. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Public holiday; businesses closed. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.