Will it keep working when I cross to the south coast?

It will. The same national Kenya plan covers you across the Likoni ferry to Diani and the south coast, and all the way up the north coast to Malindi and Watamu. One allowance stretches the length of the coastline.

Can I use it on the SGR train to Nairobi?

Yes, and it is handy for the journey. The Madaraka Express runs between Mombasa and Nairobi, and while signal comes and goes across the open country, you will have data through the towns and at both terminus stations.

Mombasa eSIM.

Name: Mombasa travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Fort Jesus and Old Town to Nyali's beaches, stay online across Mombasa.

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 Mombasa

The Likoni ferry to the south coast is free and runs around the clock, but it gets seriously congested — use your data to check crossing times and line up a Faras tuk-tuk on the far side for Diani.

Two simple ways to buy

Mombasa eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Mombasa eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Mombasa — 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 Mombasa?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Mombasa eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Mombasa 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

Mombasa eSIM: your local data guide.

Mombasa is where Swahili history meets the Indian Ocean, and you will want data to navigate the coral-stone lanes of Old Town, book Fort Jesus, and hail a tuk-tuk out to Nyali's beaches. A Mombasa eSIM has you connected the moment you land, ready for maps, ferry times at Likoni and translating your way through the spice-scented markets.

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

Landing at 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.

Mombasa 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 Mombasa

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Mombasa.

Fort Jesus & Old Town

Follow maps and translate through the narrow Swahili lanes, and pull up opening times for the UNESCO-listed Fort Jesus.

Nyali

Order a Bolt across the creek to Nyali Beach, City Mall and Mamba Village crocodile farm without losing signal.

Likoni Ferry

Check the crossing times and coordinate a south-coast transfer over WhatsApp; signal holds through most of the ride.

Bamburi

Book a walk through Haller Park's reclaimed nature trail and share photos straight from Bamburi Beach.

The practical bit

Getting around Mombasa on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Mombasa

Bolt— Reliable ride-hailing around Mombasa Island and Nyali; live tracking relies on data.
Uber— Available across Mombasa for airport runs and beach trips; needs a connection.
Faras— Coastal ride-hailing for tuk-tuks and taxis, handy for south-coast transfers.
M-PESA— Kenya's mobile-money backbone; used for fares, markets and ferry-side stalls.

How long to stay in Mombasa

Travellers typically give Mombasa two to four days, enough for Old Town and Fort Jesus, the Nyali and Bamburi beaches, and a day trip across to the south coast.

How much data for Mombasa

Three to five gigabytes suits most Mombasa beach breaks — maps, ride-hailing, restaurant bookings and photo sharing. Go Unlimited if you will stream by the pool or hotspot a laptop from your resort.

Coverage in Mombasa

Safaricom and Airtel cover Mombasa Island, Nyali and Bamburi well on 4G, with 5G reaching parts of the city. Expect brief drops mid-crossing on the Likoni ferry and along quieter stretches of coastal road.

Where you're headed

Discover Mombasa.

Mombasa, Kenya — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Mombasa eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Mombasa, Kenya — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Mombasa eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Mombasa, Kenya — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Mombasa eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Mombasa 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 Mombasa

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

New to eSIM in Mombasa?

What is a Mombasa eSIM?

A Mombasa eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Mombasa 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.

Peace of mind

Your Mombasa eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Mombasa eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Mombasa, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Mombasa.

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 Mombasa 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

Mombasa eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate before departure and your phone latches onto Safaricom or Airtel as you arrive at Moi International, so you can book a taxi or pull up your Nyali hotel directions before you have even left the terminal.

Your Mombasa 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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