Gambia eSIM — Banjul and the Atlantic coast
A BellRoam Gambia eSIM gives you mobile data across the Gambia without buying a SIM on arrival. Receive the QR code by email, install it before you fly and switch it on when you land in Banjul.
Network and coverage
| Network | Africell |
| Strong coverage | Banjul, Serrekunda, Kololi, Bakau and the coastal resorts |
| Weaker spots | Upriver areas such as Janjanbureh and stretches along the river |
The network shown on each plan is the one your eSIM connects to.
Which plan should I choose?
- A beach week: maps, messaging, ride-hailing and social media fit in a small total-data plan.
- Two weeks including an upriver trip: choose a mid-size plan if you navigate all day, upload photos or share a hotspot.
- Remote work or lots of video: pick the largest plan and use Wi-Fi for big downloads.
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
| BellRoam eSIM | Airport SIM | Roaming from home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready when you land | Yes, installed before you fly | After queueing and registration | Yes |
| Keep your own number | Yes, on your main SIM | You swap SIM cards | Yes |
| Cost | Prepaid, fixed price | Tourist prices at the airport | Often the most expensive |
Tips for the Gambia
- The coastal resorts are well covered, so a small or mid-size plan is usually enough.
- Download maps before heading upriver, where signal becomes patchy.
Visiting more than the Gambia?
A Gambia plan works in the Gambia only. Visiting neighbours too? Buy a plan for each country: Senegal.
Get connected in 3 steps
- Choose a plan by data amount and validity, then pay by card, PayPal or wallet.
- Receive your QR code by email within minutes.
- Scan it in your phone's settings, then turn on the BellRoam line and data roaming in the Gambia.
If the eSIM cannot be installed or activated because of a fault on our side or the network's, you get a full refund under our refund policy. See also the installation guide and compatible devices.