Does this eSIM also cover Pretoria and Kruger day trips?

It does — this is one national South Africa plan, so the same eSIM works in Pretoria, on the drive to the Cradle of Humankind and out towards Kruger, all without swapping SIMs.

Is mobile data reliable enough for ride-hailing in Johannesburg?

Very. Johannesburg has some of the country's best 4G and 5G coverage, so Uber and Bolt work smoothly across Sandton, Rosebank and the northern suburbs. Keep data on for live driver tracking and in-app payment.

Johannesburg eSIM.

Name: Johannesburg travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Soweto's living history to Sandton's skyline — data that keeps pace with Joburg.

from $5.39/day · unlimited dataAll of South Africa →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$7.02$0.70/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$7.02

Good to know in Johannesburg

Joburg is famously spread out and best navigated by car or Gautrain rather than on foot. Keep mobile data on so you can order Uber or Bolt door-to-door and avoid walking through unfamiliar areas after dark.

Two simple ways to buy

Johannesburg eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Johannesburg eSIM: your local data guide.

Johannesburg sprawls fast, and getting between Sandton's malls, the Apartheid Museum and a Soweto bicycle tour means leaning on live maps and ride-hailing. A Johannesburg eSIM lets you order a Bolt in Maboneng, navigate the M1 and check Gautrain times the moment you step out of the airport.

One eSIM for Johannesburg and all of South Africa. It's the national South Africa eSIM — from $5.39/day with unlimited data, working the same in Johannesburg as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

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

Johannesburg eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.70

$7.02

−33%

15 days3GB

$0.47

$7.02

−55%

30 days3GB

$0.23

$7.02

−78%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Johannesburg

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

Johannesburg eSIM from $5.39/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Johannesburg.

Sandton

In Sandton's business district and around Nelson Mandela Square, strong data powers maps, mobile banking and endless meeting-room video calls.

Soweto

On a Soweto tour taking in Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, data keeps you oriented and lets you book activities on the move.

Maboneng & Braamfontein

In the arty Maboneng and Braamfontein districts, lean on data for market maps, gig tickets and hailing a safe ride home after dark.

Rosebank

Around Rosebank's rooftop markets and galleries, live data covers ride-hailing and mobile payments between the boutiques.

The practical bit

Getting around Johannesburg on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Johannesburg

Gautrain— Official app for the rapid rail linking O.R. Tambo, Sandton, Rosebank and Pretoria — buy and top up tickets.
Uber— Reliable across the northern suburbs and the go-to way to move safely between areas.
Bolt— Competitively priced ride-hailing, widely used across Joburg alongside Uber.
inDrive— Offer-your-own-fare ride app that also operates around Johannesburg.

How long to stay in Johannesburg

Many visitors treat Johannesburg as a two- to three-day stay, covering Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill before heading to Kruger or Cape Town.

How much data for Johannesburg

Two or three city days lean on maps and ride-hailing, so a balanced 3–5 GB usually suffices; pick Unlimited if you'll hotspot a laptop for work or stream on the move.

Coverage in Johannesburg

Johannesburg enjoys some of South Africa's densest 4G and 5G coverage across Sandton, Rosebank and the northern suburbs. Signal is more variable in the far West Rand and some outlying townships, but rarely absent.

Where you're headed

Discover Johannesburg.

Johannesburg, South Africa — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Johannesburg eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Johannesburg, South Africa — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Johannesburg eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Johannesburg, South Africa — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Johannesburg eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Johannesburg, South Africa — a travel moment · stay connected with a Johannesburg eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg

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

New to eSIM in Johannesburg?

What is a Johannesburg eSIM?

A Johannesburg eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Johannesburg eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg.

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 South Africa.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins South Africa'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.

Vodacom
MTN
Cell C
Telkom

Popular places covered

Cape TownJohannesburgDurbanPretoriaStellenboschKruger National ParkKnysna

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 Johannesburg 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

Johannesburg eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Your eSIM gives you data to buy and manage Gautrain tickets in the app, check train times and navigate the ride from O.R. Tambo into Sandton or Pretoria without hunting for airport Wi-Fi.

Your Johannesburg 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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