Will I get signal out at the beach resorts in Nungwi and Paje?

Generally yes. The main beach hubs like Nungwi, Kendwa and Paje have decent 4G, though coverage can weaken at remote resorts and along quieter stretches of the east coast, where resort Wi-Fi becomes your backup.

Can I use the same data on the ferry between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam?

Yes, though expect it to come and go. You'll hold signal near both ports and lose it mid-channel on the open water, so download maps and tickets before you sail.

Zanzibar City eSIM.

Name: Zanzibar City travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Explore Zanzibar's Stone Town alleys, Forodhani night market and Nungwi beaches, always connected.

from $6.03/day · unlimited dataAll of Tanzania →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

5GBBest pricevalid 30 days$25.06$2.51/day

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

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 5GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$25.06

Good to know in Zanzibar City

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago but still part of Tanzania, so your national eSIM works island-wide on the same networks. Note that mobile signal thins on the far east coast and during the fast-ferry crossing from Dar.

Two simple ways to buy

Zanzibar City eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Zanzibar City eSIM: your local data guide.

Zanzibar City's heart is Stone Town, a maze of coral-stone alleys where even offline maps struggle and you'll want to look up spice-tour operators and dhow cruises on the fly. A Zanzibar City eSIM keeps you connected from the Forodhani Gardens food stalls to the beaches at Nungwi and Paje, and across the ferry back to the mainland.

One eSIM for Zanzibar City and all of Tanzania. It's the national Tanzania eSIM — from $6.03/day with unlimited data, working the same in Zanzibar City as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)?

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

Zanzibar City eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days5GBPopular

$2.51

$25.06

—

15 days5GB

$1.67

$25.06

—

30 days5GB

$0.84

$25.06

−42%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Zanzibar City

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

Zanzibar City eSIM from $6.03/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Zanzibar City.

Stone Town

Stone Town's tangle of unnamed alleys defeats most maps, so live navigation and a quick GPS check keep you from getting hopelessly lost.

Forodhani Gardens

Look up stalls and post photos from the seafront night market as vendors grill Zanzibar pizza and fresh seafood.

Nungwi & Kendwa

Up on the north-coast beaches, keep data on to book sunset dhow cruises and share the turquoise water back home.

Paje & Jambiani

On the kite-surfing east coast, pull up tide times and WhatsApp your instructor without relying on patchy guesthouse Wi-Fi.

The practical bit

Getting around Zanzibar City on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Zanzibar City

Bolt— Now operating in Zanzibar City for metered rides around Stone Town and to the beaches.
inDrive— Set your own fare with local drivers for longer transfers up to Nungwi or Paje.
Google Maps— Helps you trace Stone Town's alleys and time drives across the island.
WhatsApp— How most spice-tour guides, taxi drivers and guesthouses take bookings here.

How long to stay in Zanzibar City

Most visitors give Zanzibar four to seven days, splitting time between Stone Town's history and a stretch of beach at Nungwi, Kendwa or Paje.

How much data for Zanzibar City

A balanced 3-5GB suits a week of maps, WhatsApp bookings and beach photos; go Unlimited if you'll stream, upload diving or kite-surfing videos, or hotspot a laptop while working remotely from the island.

Coverage in Zanzibar City

Stone Town and the main beach resorts get reliable 4G on Vodacom and Airtel; coverage genuinely thins along the quieter east coast, at remote resorts and out on the open water mid-crossing.

Where you're headed

Discover Zanzibar City.

Zanzibar City, Tanzania — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Zanzibar City eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Zanzibar City 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 Zanzibar City

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

New to eSIM in Zanzibar City?

What is a Zanzibar City eSIM?

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

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

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 Tanzania.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Tanzania'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 Tanzania
Airtel Tanzania
Yas (Tigo)
Halotel

Popular places covered

Dar es SalaamZanzibar CityArushaDodomaMoshiMwanza

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 Zanzibar City 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

Zanzibar City eSIM questions, answered.

A single national Tanzania eSIM covers Zanzibar too. The islands are part of Tanzania, so the same plan connects to Vodacom, Airtel or Yas across Stone Town and every beach without any extra purchase.

Your Zanzibar City 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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