Compare the best eSIM plans for Botswana
Internet from the moment you land in Gaborone or Maun
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From $2.89
- 1800+ plans compared
$2.89
Cheapest plan
1800+
Botswana plans
32+
Providers available
4G/3G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Botswana
See all offers →eSIM for Botswana at a glance
Average price
32 €
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Mascom, Orange Botswana, BTC Mobile
4G in cities, 2G/3G elsewhere
VPN needed?
No
All Western services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
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Internet in Botswana: everything you need to know
Botswana has roughly 78 % internet penetration but 4G mobile coverage concentrated on the Gaborone-Francistown corridor and park gateways (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Mascom, Orange Botswana and BTC Mobile share the market. The country is vast (larger than France) and sparsely populated : rural coverage hugs the road network.
- ●4G coverage in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, Kasane, Selebi-Phikwe, Lobatse and along the A1 (Gaborone-Francistown). Patchier in the Okavango Delta (signal at Maun camps, VSAT-based resort Wi-Fi inside the delta), Chobe (signal in Kasane, weak in the park), the Kalahari (CKGR : near-zero signal, Mabuasehube : none) and the Makgadikgadi (signal at the pans only in Nata).
- ●Average mobile speed ~30–50 Mbps download in cities per Ookla (Q1 2025) — far lower outside cities.
- ●No Western services blocked : Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube, Netflix work normally. WhatsApp is dominant for lodge and 4x4 bookings.
- ●Great for Google Maps (download offline AT ALL COSTS for the delta and Kalahari), iOverlander (4x4 POIs), Orange Money and Mascom MyZaka (local mobile money) and safari operator apps for check-ins.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Botswana, ITU DataHub: Botswana, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
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How to install your eSIM for Botswana
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/bw
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Botswana?
Yes in cities and park gateways. International eSIMs connect to Mascom, Orange Botswana or BTC Mobile on landing at Gaborone (GBE), Maun (MUB, delta gateway) or Kasane (BBK, Chobe gateway).
How much data for 2 weeks in Botswana?
Plan 3–5 GB for 2 weeks : signal only in cities/lodges. Maps, WhatsApp, cloud photos when back in covered area. No streaming in the bush.
Is there signal in the Okavango Delta and Chobe?
Okavango : signal at Maun (delta gateway), slow VSAT Wi-Fi at inner camps. Chobe : signal at Kasane, partial in the park along the river. For CKGR or Mabuasehube : zero signal — InReach/Starlink beacon recommended.
Can I use my European plan in Botswana?
Non-EU roaming is charged at premium rates (up to €10/MB). Check ; a travel eSIM is much cheaper.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Botswana eSIM plans allow hotspot : handy for sharing across a 4x4. The field is listed on each Datadopt offer detail page.
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