eSIM Zanzibar: Prepaid Data Plans
Zanzibar eSIM plans start at $4.49 for 1 GB (7 days). 32 plans from 6 vetted providers on Airtel, Halotel, tiGO (Yas), and Vodacom, hotspot on every plan. Buy online, install and top up in one MobiMatter app. Prices updated ·
Zanzibar eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Zanzibar eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tanzania eSIM work in Zanzibar?
Yes. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, and the same networks, Yas (formerly Tigo), Airtel, Vodacom and Halotel, serve Unguja and Pemba as well as the mainland, so one Tanzania plan covers a safari and the beach. The regulator TCRA's 2025 network tests included both islands. As anywhere, signal can be weaker away from Stone Town and the main towns.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Zanzibar?
The cheapest Zanzibar eSIM on MobiMatter costs $4.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 6 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Zanzibar?
For most tourists and business travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Zanzibar plans start at $4.49 for 1 GB, and you install the eSIM before you fly, so you have data when you land, without queuing for a tourist SIM at the airport. If your home plan already covers Zanzibar at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Zanzibar eSIMs use?
Zanzibar eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Airtel, Halotel, tiGO (Yas), and Vodacom. Every plan names its network, so you can choose the carrier you prefer before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Zanzibar?
Our best plan for Zanzibar right now is 10 GB for 30 days at $24.99 from Airalo. We rank plans on quality and value for money, and this one comes first in the list. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $2.00 per GB, with 20 GB for 30 days.
How much data do I need for a week in Zanzibar?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Zanzibar plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $14.99.
Do Zanzibar eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
Zanzibar plans currently run on 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Zanzibar eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Zanzibar plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Zanzibar eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except models sold in mainland China.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Zanzibar eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Zanzibar eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 32 plans from 6 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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