Best Kenya eSIM — Compared (reviewed Jul 29, 2026)
A Kenyan safari is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but local Safaricom SIMs need passport registration and Nairobi store visits eat time. A travel eSIM works on landing — save the daylight for the Masai Mara.
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| # | Provider | Plan | Price | Per GB | Network | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nomad | 20GB / 30 days | $28.00 | $1.40 | Safaricom(4G/LTE) | 91 | View → |
| 2 | Yesim | 80GB / 365 days | $130.80 | $1.64 | Yesim local carrier network(auto-switch) | 89.1 | View → |
| 3 | aloSIM | 10GB / 30 days | $17.00 | $1.70 | Safaricom / Airtel / Telkom(est.) | 88.6 | View → |
| 4 | Nomad | 10GB / 30 days | $18.00 | $1.80 | Safaricom(4G/LTE) | 87.8 | View → |
| 5 | Yesim | 40GB / 365 days | $82.80 | $2.07 | Yesim local carrier network(auto-switch) | 85.7 | View → |
| 6 | BNESIM | 50GB / 30 days | $91.87 | $1.84 | Safaricom / Airtel / Telkom(est.) | 85.5 | View → |
| 7 | BNESIM | 100GB / 30 days | $183.75 | $1.84 | Safaricom / Airtel / Telkom(est.) | 85.5 | View → |
| 8 | aloSIM | 5GB / 30 days | $11.00 | $2.20 | Safaricom / Airtel / Telkom(est.) | 84.7 | View → |
| 9 | Yesim | 20GB / 90 days | $46.80 | $2.34 | Yesim local carrier network(auto-switch) | 83.6 | View → |
| 10 | Saily | 50GB / 365 days | $129.99 | $2.60 | Saily local carrier network(Nord Security-owned, auto-switch) | 83.5 | View → |
Score = price 60% + network 20% + hotspot 10% + app 10%, normalized within this destination; live prices on provider sites prevail.
Local carrier coverage
| Carrier | Coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | Best coverage, 5G in Nairobi | First choice for travel eSIMs |
| Airtel Kenya | Cheaper | Weak on the savanna |
| Telkom Kenya | Small share | Rarely used |
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FAQ
Does a Kenya eSIM need a passport?
Travel eSIMs don't; the local Safaricom tourist SIM requires in-person passport registration.
Can safari camps handle video calls?
Main camps have 4G good enough for video; remote camps manage text only, and evening speeds dip.
Does M-Pesa work with a travel eSIM?
M-Pesa requires a local number, which travel eSIMs don't provide — visitors are fine with international cards and cash.
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Data are compiled from official provider plan pages and publicly available sources. We make reasonable efforts to keep pricing and coverage current, but rates, terms and availability may change without notice — always confirm at the provider’s checkout before purchasing. This is an independent comparison site; some links are affiliate links (we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you). Last reviewed Jul 29, 2026.
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