Kenya eSIM — Nairobi, the Maasai Mara and the coast
A BellRoam Kenya eSIM gives you mobile data across Kenya 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 Nairobi.
Network and coverage
| Network | Safaricom |
| Strong coverage | Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani, Malindi, Nakuru and the main highways |
| Weaker spots | Remote parts of the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo, and northern Kenya |
The network shown on each plan is the one your eSIM connects to.
Which plan should I choose?
- A safari week: maps, messaging, ride-hailing and social media fit in a small total-data plan.
- Two weeks with safari and the coast: 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 Kenya
- Uber and Bolt work in Nairobi and Mombasa and need data.
- Safari camps often have limited Wi-Fi; Safaricom covers many lodges, but game drives can be out of range.
Visiting more than Kenya?
A Kenya plan works in Kenya only. Visiting neighbours too? Buy a plan for each country: Tanzania.
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 Kenya.
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.