Will I get signal on a dhow trip or at the beach resorts?

Beach resorts along Diani and Nyali have solid 4G. Out on dhow cruises to Wasini or Kisite Marine Park, signal fades offshore, so download maps and itineraries while you're still onshore.

Can I use the eSIM at Moi International Airport when I land?

Yes - install and activate it over your home Wi-Fi before flying, and it connects automatically once you touch down at Moi International, so you can order a taxi or message your hotel straight away.

Coast eSIM.

Name: Coast travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Kenya's Coast: from Mombasa's Old Town to Diani's white sand and Watamu's reefs.

from $5.60/day · unlimited dataAll of Kenya →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

5GBBest pricevalid 30 days$14.39$1.44/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 5GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 5GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$14.39

Good to know in Coast

Signal dips on the Likoni ferry crossing and along Diani's back lanes, so screenshot hotel directions and booking confirmations before leaving Mombasa Island. Safaricom holds up best right along the coastal strip.

Best time to visit Coast

Come from December to March for hot, dry beach days and prime diving visibility; avoid the long rains of April and May.

Two simple ways to buy

Coast eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Coast eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Coast — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Coast?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Coast eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Coast are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Coast eSIM: your local data guide.

Kenya's Coast strings together Mombasa's spice-scented Old Town, the resorts of Nyali and Bamburi, the reefs off Watamu and Malindi, and the palm-backed sands of Diani. Whether you're booking a dhow trip, navigating Likoni ferry crossings or uploading dives from Wasini Island, a Coast eSIM keeps you online the moment you land at Moi International.

One eSIM for Coast and all of Kenya. It's the national Kenya eSIM — from $5.60/day with unlimited data, working the same in Coast as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Mombasa - Moi International Airport (MBA)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Coast eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.28

$3.85

—

5 days1GB

$0.77

$3.85

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.55

$3.85

−57%

10 days5GBPopular

$1.44

$14.39

—

15 days5GB

$0.96

$14.39

−25%

30 days5GB

$0.48

$14.39

−63%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Coast

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Coast eSIM from $5.60/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Coast.

Mombasa

Fast 4G and pockets of 5G across Mombasa Island, Nyali and the Old Town's narrow lanes.

Diani Beach

Reliable 4G along the Diani strip and its beach resorts, easing off on the quieter South Coast back roads.

Watamu & Malindi

Steady coverage around Watamu and Malindi town, handy for booking boat trips out to the marine park.

Wasini Island

Signal thins on Wasini and the Kisite Marine Reserve, so download dhow itineraries before you sail.

The practical bit

Getting around Coast on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Coast

Uber— Runs in Mombasa and along the coastal strip for airport runs and hotel transfers.
Bolt— Popular in Mombasa, often cheaper than Uber for short island and Nyali hops.
Little— Kenyan-built ride-hailing app operating in Mombasa, with cash and M-Pesa payment.
BuuPass— Book buses, SGR train and shuttle tickets between Mombasa, Malindi and Nairobi.

How long to stay in Coast

Most beach holidays here run seven to ten nights, enough for Diani or Watamu plus a day in Mombasa's Old Town and a marine-park boat trip.

How much data for Coast

A balanced 3-5 GB suits a week of resort messaging, maps and social posts; upgrade to Unlimited if you'll stream in the evenings or hotspot a laptop from your beach villa.

Coverage in Coast

4G is strong across Mombasa Island, Nyali and the Diani resort strip, with pockets of 5G in the city; it thins offshore on dhow trips, around Kisite Marine Park and on quiet South Coast back roads.

Where you're headed

Discover Coast.

Traditional fishing boats in Mombasa harbor on a sunny day, showcasing local culture.

Tranquil beach scene featuring a traditional boat on the shores of Watamu, Kenya.

A stunning aerial shot of a coastal village in Lamu County, Kenya, featuring sandy beaches and clear ocean waters.

Relax at a tropical beachfront paradise in Mombasa, Kenya.

Cities in Coast

Zoom in on Coast.

Mombasa eSIM Diani Beach eSIM

How to activate your Coast eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Coast

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Coast?

What is a Coast eSIM?

A Coast eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Coast data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Coast.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Kenya.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Kenya's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Safaricom
Airtel Kenya
Telkom Kenya

Popular places covered

NairobiMombasaMaasai MaraDiani BeachNakuruAmboseliNanyukiKisumu

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Coast eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Coast eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. It's the single national Kenya plan, so the same eSIM works across Mombasa, Nyali, Diani, Watamu and Malindi - and everywhere else in Kenya - roaming onto Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom automatically.

Your Coast eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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