PikoeSIM
1 GB
7 days€2.95€2.95/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Botswana eSIM
Plans from€2.95
1 GB 7 days
Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
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7 days(1 plan)
30 days(11 plans)
1 GB
30 days€4.47€4.47/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
2 GB
30 days€7.87€3.94/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
30 days€9.12€3.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€15.18€3.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€26.19€2.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
12 GB
30 days€31.52€2.63/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
14 GB
30 days€36.66€2.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
15 GB
30 days€39.20€2.61/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
16 GB
30 days€41.74€2.61/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
18 GB
30 days€46.87€2.60/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€51.99€2.60/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(10 plans)
2 GB
20 days€7.87€3.94/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
20 days€9.12€3.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€15.18€3.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€26.19€2.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
12 GB
20 days€31.52€2.63/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
14 GB
20 days€36.66€2.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
15 GB
20 days€39.20€2.61/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
16 GB
20 days€41.74€2.61/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
18 GB
20 days€46.87€2.60/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€51.99€2.60/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
1 day(1 plan)
3 GB
1 day€13.41€4.47/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 days(1 plan)
3 GB
5 days€13.41€4.47/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
15 days(2 plans)
3 GB
15 days€9.40€3.13/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
15 days€22.36€4.47/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 days(1 plan)
5 GB
10 days€22.36€4.47/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
21 days(1 plan)
5 GB
21 days€22.36€4.47/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
60 days(1 plan)
30 GB
60 days€137.05€4.57/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
90 days(1 plan)
50 GB
90 days€228.41€4.57/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Orange 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Botswana only. |
| Local networks | Orange |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Botswana.
01Choose your plan
Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Follow the installation instructions
Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Connect in Botswana
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in Botswana
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €2.95 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Botswana eSIM plan should I choose?
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
When does the plan start?
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Which networks are included?
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Can I use a hotspot?
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Does the data reset every day?
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Can I use this package in another country?
Botswana only.
What phone do I need?
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
What should I check if mobile data is not working?
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Using your eSIM in Botswana
Mobile data in Botswana
A tourist landing in Maun faces different preparation than a transfer deep into the Delta. Use data for messages and booking checks where there's a signal, then carry the onward instructions offline.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check the network for your plan.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Already saved.Okavango Delta, Botswana
Maun: sort the next leg before you leave arrivals.
If you're arriving in Maun, confirm your onward transfer before you land. If a lodge representative is meeting you at the airport, share your flight details and agree the pickup point in advance. Save the camp name and transfer operator, because a town address may not match your final stop.
If your itinerary includes a flight between camps, pull up your onward booking and confirm the baggage rules with the operator directly. A data connection doesn't replace those instructions, especially for a remote airstrip.
If you're spending a night in Maun first, pin your accommodation entrance and ask the host to confirm the morning pickup point. Download larger map areas on Wi-Fi so they still work once you leave town.
Save before you goFlight and camp confirmations, the transfer contact, pickup instructions and a map of your overnight stop.
Moremi: save the route, then put the phone down.
If you're visiting Moremi Game Reserve, confirm your booked campsite, entry gate and the latest access advice with the operator before you leave. A map pin on its own isn't a route check.
Download the reserve map and store permits and booking references on the device. Agree when you'll next check in with family or your host, since these plans don't promise continuous service in the reserve or across the Delta.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
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Save before you goThe agreed route, campsite booking, entry instructions and the operator's contact details.
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