SerenguetiBest eSIM for Tanzania
Which plan should you get?
The lowest total price covering 7 days and ≈7 GB.
3 GB spare
See dealCheaper if you end up using less data than planned.
See dealThe cheapest unlimited plan covering 7 days.
+$6.38
Lowest everSee dealWhat the catalogue says
- abesteSIM's unlimited plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then slows down.
- Not counting gigabytes costs $6.38 more (59%).
eSIM prices for Tanzania
The lowest live price for every data and duration combination, from the 2632 plans we track.
| Data | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB+ | $1.09Stellar eSIM | $3.43Stellar eSIM | $3.43Stellar eSIM |
| 3 GB+ | $3.91Stellar eSIM | $3.91Stellar eSIM | $5.47Stellar eSIM |
| 5 GB+ | $5.98Stellar eSIM | $5.98Stellar eSIM | $5.98Stellar eSIM |
| 10 GB+ | $10.74Stellar eSIM | $10.74Stellar eSIM | $10.74Stellar eSIM |
| 20 GB+ | $20.43Stellar eSIM | $20.43Stellar eSIM | $20.43Stellar eSIM |
| Unlimited | $10.69abesteSIM | $21.07abesteSIM | $38.43abesteSIM |
Best eSIM for Tanzania: how to choose
- Currency
- TZS (Sh)
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Plugs
- D/G · 230 V
- Emergency
- 112
- Dial code
- +255
- Language
- English · Swahili
The Tanzania eSIM market right now
We currently track 2632 live plans for Tanzania from 35 provider(s). The cheapest works out at $0.19 per GB, while the typical plan sits around $4.51 per GB — anything far above that is overpriced for this destination.
753 of them come with unlimited data, and the longest validity on offer is 365 days.

Country plan or regional eSIM?
Besides plans dedicated to Tanzania, we track 826 regional and 868 global options that also cover it, from $0.19 per GB. They cost more per GB but save you buying a second eSIM if you cross a border.
Worth checking if your trip also touches Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi: one regional plan often beats two country plans.

How much data do you actually need?
In this destination the 300 GB size gives the best value at $0.19 per GB. Smaller bundles look cheap but cost far more per gigabyte; much larger ones rarely get used up on a short trip.
For a week-long trip, the cheapest option covering at least 5 GB is $5.98 (5 GB, 20 days) from Stellar eSIM.
- Maps, ride-hailing and translation are the heavy consumers — roughly 1 GB a day covers them comfortably
- Streaming video or uploading clips can double that; pick unlimited if that is your habit
- Check hotspot support before buying if you travel with a laptop or tablet

Before you fly to Tanzania
An eSIM is a QR code, not a physical card: install it at home over Wi-Fi and activate it on arrival. Your usual number stays active for calls and SMS.
- Check your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XS or newer, most flagships since 2019) and is carrier-unlocked
- Buy and install before departure, while you still have reliable Wi-Fi
- Turn on the eSIM for data when you land; leave your home line for calls
- Validity usually starts at first connection in the destination, not at purchase
Weather in Tanzania: when to go
Live conditions in Dodoma plus the climate normals that decide the best month for your trip.
Live forecast from Open-Meteo · updated hourly
Best time to visit
Average highs and lows per month; bars show rainy days1 rainy days
12 rainy days
55 rainy days
33 rainy days
eSIM providers for Tanzania
eSIM for Tanzania: common questions
How much does an eSIM for Tanzania cost?
Plans currently start at $0.55. We compare 2632 live offers and re-check every price daily.
Are there unlimited data plans?
Yes — 753 of the tracked plans come with unlimited data, from $0.55 per day.
When should I buy and install the eSIM?
Buy it before you travel and install it over Wi-Fi at home; activate it when you land. Validity usually starts with the first connection at the destination.
How does RighteSIM rank these plans?
Purely by live price per GB. Paid placements never change the organic ranking and are always labeled as sponsored. How we evaluate →





