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Choose Your eSIM Plan for Uganda

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Our regional eSIM covers all Africa countries with one plan. No need to switch SIMs between borders!

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How to Activate Your eSIM for Uganda

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Choose a plan

Select a Uganda-only plan or an East Africa regional bundle for travel across neighboring countries.

Install in seconds

Scan a QR code or activate from the Simology app in under two minutes.

Activate and go

Your eSIM will connect when you arrive in Uganda β€” no need to buy a local SIM at the airport.

Manage on the go

Top up, monitor usage, or change plans anytime via the Simology app while traveling.

What Our Uganda Travelers Say

Plan recommendations

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Tourists

3–5 GB for a week of maps, messaging, and photo uploads while on safari.

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Business travelers

10–20 GB for meetings, email, and occasional video calls in cities.

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Backpackers

Regional East Africa plans are useful for crossing into Kenya, Rwanda, or Tanzania during overland trips.

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Families

Assign an eSIM per traveler or share data across devices to keep everyone connected.

Uganda Travel Tips

Must-see hotspots

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (gorilla trekking), Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains, Lake Victoria, Jinja (source of the Nile), and Kampala city life.

Data planning

Plan for 2-5 GB/week for navigation, messaging, and photos. Increase allowance for streaming or remote work. Top-ups are quick and simple with Simology.

Insider tips

  • Public Wi‑Fi can be unreliable or insecure β€” use your eSIM for safer and more consistent access.
  • While trains are limited, use your eSIM to book domestic flights, lodges, and safaris, and to access maps in remote areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is coverage strong outside Kampala?
Major towns and tourist parks have good 4G coverage, but remote areas and some parks may have limited or patchy service.
Can I activate before I travel?
Yes, you can install the eSIM beforehand and activate it when you arrive in Uganda.
How do I top up?
Use the Simology app to buy additional data instantly while you're abroad.
Does the Uganda eSIM support 5G?
5G is available in select urban locations; your eSIM will connect to the fastest network available in the area.

Hear from Our Connected Travelers

We're proud to be present in over 200+ countries and helping people worldwide! Here's what our customers say about us.

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Perfect for our gorilla trek in Bwindi β€” reliable to coordinate guides and share photos once we were back to signal.

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Asha

UK

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Used the eSIM across Kampala and Jinja. Easy to top up and great for booking activities on the go.

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Michael

Germany

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Quick setup at the airport and strong data while visiting Murchison Falls National Park.

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Grace

Kenya

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