A Botswana eSIM is a virtual SIM card that connects you instantly to Botswana mobile networks (Mascom, Orange Botswana, BTC) without a physical card. Plans start at ~$5 for 1 GB.
Do you really need an eSIM? Botswana does not benefit from free EU roaming. To avoid expensive charges from your home carrier, an eSIM is the economical solution. Free WiFi is limited in national parks, an eSIM offers reliable connectivity in main cities.
208 plans found · Last update:
| # | Plan | Data | Duration | Price/GB | Promo code | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  Botswana Yesim | 5.00GB | 15 days | $6.67 | -15% | $33.35$39.24 |
2 |  Botswana GoMoWorld | 10.00GB | 30 days | $1.96 | -10% | $19.61$21.79 |
3 |  Discover - 2 GB AiraloMascom | 2.00GB | 15 days | $7.01 | -15% | $14.03$16.50 |
4 |  7 days - 1GB5G Saily | 1.00GB | 7 days | $6.64 | -5% | $6.64$6.99 |
5 | Discover - 20 GB AiraloMascom | 20.00GB | 365 days | $2.81 | -15% | $56.10$66.00 |
6 | Discover+ - 20 GB AiraloMascom | 20.00GB | 365 days | $3.78 | -15% | $75.65$89.00 |
7 |  Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 1.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $8.45 |
8 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 2.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $16.90 |
9 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 4.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $33.80 |
10 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 8.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $67.60 |
11 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 3.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $25.35 |
12 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 5.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $42.25 |
13 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 6.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $50.70 |
14 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 7.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $59.15 |
15 | Botswana - No Expiration RoamlessMascom | 9.00GB | 365 days | $8.45 | - | $76.05 |
Unlike European countries, Botswana does not benefit from free EU roaming. Your home plan will be expensive: between $2 and $5 per MB depending on your carrier. For a one-week trip with moderate usage, you can easily spend $50 to $100 on roaming.
Free WiFi is available in hotels and lodges in main cities (Gaborone), but it is very limited or absent in national parks (Okavango Delta, Chobe). An eSIM offers connectivity even though coverage remains limited in remote areas.
Botswana has 4G coverage in main cities thanks to three carriers:
| Carrier | Coverage | Market Share | Used by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascom | 4G in cities | 50% (leader) | Airalo, GoMoWorld |
| Orange Botswana | 4G in cities | 30% | Holafly, Saily |
| BTC | 4G in cities | 20% | Ubigi |
Warning: Coverage is very limited in national parks. Plan to download your maps and content before entering remote areas.
Compatibility: iPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+, Xiaomi 12+, OnePlus 8+
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For all travelers to Botswana, an eSIM is highly recommended as French roaming is very expensive ($2 to $5 per MB).
Best choice: GoMoWorld 5 GB at ~$22 with code ESIMP offers the best value for a typical trip.
For heavy users: Holafly unlimited eliminates any stress, even for streaming and hotspot.
Warning: Coverage is very limited in national parks (Okavango Delta, Chobe). Plan to download your maps and content before entering these areas.
Developer and digital nomad, I lived between Canada and the United States before continuing to explore the world. After struggling with internet connectivity abroad one too many times, I created eSIM Planet to compare plans clearly and honestly. Every article is carefully written and reviewed to save you time and money.
