Will I get data on the beach at Nungwi or Paje?

Generally yes. The main beach resorts along Nungwi, Kendwa and Paje have workable 4G for maps, messaging and posting, though speeds ease off on empty stretches of sand and inside thick-walled coral-stone buildings.

Can I use my eSIM on a spice tour or in Jozani Forest?

Mostly. Rural spice farms and the Jozani-Chwaka Bay forest have basic mobile data for messaging and navigation, but it is worth downloading offline maps before you head into the canopy where signal can fade.

Zanzibar eSIM.

Name: Zanzibar travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Spice-island archipelago of Unguja and Pemba, from Stone Town's alleys to Nungwi's dhows.

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

Ferries between Dar es Salaam and Stone Town can be busy, so buy Azam Marine tickets and screenshot your booking in advance - onboard signal drops mid-channel, and your eSIM reconnects to a Zanzibar network as you dock.

Best time to visit Zanzibar

June to October brings dry, breezy days ideal for beaches and diving, while the shorter dry spell of January to February also suits sun-seekers.

Two simple ways to buy

Zanzibar eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

From the labyrinthine coral-stone alleys of Stone Town to the powder-white sands of Nungwi, Kendwa and Paje, Zanzibar rewards travellers who can navigate, book dhow trips and share sunsets in real time. A Zanzibar eSIM keeps you connected for spice-farm tours, Jozani red colobus walks and hopping across to Pemba's diving reefs.

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

Landing at Zanzibar - Abeid Amani Karume International (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 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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Zanzibar.

Stone Town

Solid 4G across the old town and waterfront, so maps and dhow-cruise bookings load between the winding alleys.

Nungwi & Kendwa

The northern beach resorts have reliable 4G for uploading sunset shots and booking evening dhow cruises.

Paje

This east-coast kitesurfing hub holds decent 4G along the lagoon, though signal softens on the quieter stretches.

Pemba Island

Coverage on the greener sister island is patchier, so download dive sites and maps before crossing from Unguja.

The practical bit

Getting around Zanzibar on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Zanzibar

Bolt— Ride-hailing works in Stone Town and out to the northern beaches for fair, metered fares.
Azam Marine— Book and check the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar passenger ferry times and tickets.
Google Maps— Reliable for Stone Town's maze of alleys; download the island offline before arriving.
M-Pesa— Mobile-money wallet many hotels, taxis and shops accept across the islands.

How long to stay in Zanzibar

Most travellers spend five to nine days in Zanzibar, splitting time between Stone Town's history and a few slow days on the northern or eastern beaches.

How much data for Zanzibar

A balanced 3-5 GB comfortably covers a week of maps, messaging and photo-sharing; upgrade to Unlimited if you plan to stream, video-call home or run a hotspot from the beach.

Coverage in Zanzibar

Expect strong 4G across Stone Town and the busy northern beaches, easing on the east coast and dropping to patchy service on Pemba Island and out on dhow trips or reef dives offshore.

Where you're headed

Discover Zanzibar.

A mother and child walk together in a vibrant street scene in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Women in colorful attire walking on a beach with a traditional boat in the background.

A stunning aerial view of Zanzibar's coastline at twilight, showcasing the city's architecture and ocean.

People engaged in lively trade inside a spacious fish market hall, showcasing local culture.

Cities in Zanzibar

Zoom in on Zanzibar.

Zanzibar City eSIM

How to activate your Zanzibar 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

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

New to eSIM in Zanzibar?

What is a Zanzibar eSIM?

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

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 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 eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. My Holiday SIM sells one national Tanzania plan that roams on local networks like Vodacom, Airtel and Tigo across the whole archipelago, so it works on Unguja's beaches and on Pemba - just expect thinner coverage on remote Pemba stretches.

Your Zanzibar 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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