Table Mountain, Garden Route and Safari: Staying Online in South Africa

Mountains above Camps Bay in Cape Town at sunset

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Sunset on Table Mountain, a road trip along the Garden Route or an early game drive in Kruger: with the BeachSIM SIM card for South Africa you're online as soon as you land, without queuing for a SIM card at the airport.

Why a SIM card for South Africa?

For South Africa we offer a prepaid data SIM card on a local network. It's a 3-in-1 SIM (standard, micro and nano), so it fits any unlocked phone, and we ship it free worldwide. Order in good time before your trip: delivery within Germany usually takes 1 to 3 working days.

Where it works

You get fast 4G LTE mobile data on a local network in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth, along the Garden Route and around Kruger National Park.

Road trips and safari: what you'll use your data for

  • Cape Town: ride-hailing apps, restaurant tips at the V&A Waterfront and the weather before you head up Table Mountain.
  • Garden Route: navigation between Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, and booking stays as you go.
  • Safari: sharing your best sightings from the camp in the evening, and keeping in touch with lodges and tour operators.

An elephant crossing the road in front of a safari car in Kruger National Park

How much data do you need in South Africa?

South Africa is a road trip country, and the plans are generous:

  • 10GB, 14 days: a short trip with maps, messaging and social media.
  • 20GB, 14 days: video calls, photo uploads and music.
  • 50GB, 14 or 30 days: streaming and long road trips.
  • 100GB, 30, 60 or 90 days: long stays and remote working.

How to get online in South Africa

  1. Order your SIM card in good time. It's shipped free, worldwide.
  2. Activate it by following the instructions in the package.
  3. When you land in Cape Town or Johannesburg, insert the SIM card and you're online.

South Africa SIM card: frequently asked questions

Is there an eSIM for South Africa?

For South Africa we currently offer a prepaid SIM card. It fits any unlocked phone and is shipped free worldwide.

Does it work on the Garden Route and in Kruger?

Yes. You get 4G LTE along the Garden Route and around Kruger National Park, as well as in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

How long does delivery take?

We ship the SIM card free of charge. Delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days within Germany and 2 to 10 working days elsewhere in Europe.

Combining South Africa with another destination? Find your next eSIM or SIM card in our Africa collection. Top up and check your balance anytime in the BeachSIM App.

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