Stay connected in Rwanda

Rwanda
eSIM

Stay connected across Kigali, Musanze and Volcanoes National Park from the moment you land.

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Fixed data plans

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7 day plans

1GB

WhatsApp, maps and email for short trips

£3.59

£3.59/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 7 Days
Activate Within: 365 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Tigo Ruwanda (4G)
Where it works: RW
Calls & SMS: Not included

15 day plans

3GB

Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day

£13.29

£4.43/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 15 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Airtel (4G)
Where it works: RW
Calls & SMS: Not included

30 day plans

3GB

Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day

£7.40

£2.47/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 365 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Tigo Ruwanda (4G)
Where it works: RW
Calls & SMS: Not included

5GB

More room for photos, social apps and navigation

£10.83

£2.17/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 365 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Tigo Ruwanda (4G)
Where it works: RW
Calls & SMS: Not included

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Selected Rwanda 1GB 7Days

£3.59

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Stay connected across Rwanda

Coverage is reliable in Kigali and the main towns, connecting through a local Rwandan network, with Kigali particularly well covered. In Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe and the remote hills, signal is patchy and often limited to the lodges, so keep offline maps for gorilla treks.

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Using an eSIM in Rwanda

A Rwanda eSIM keeps you online for a trip built around gorilla trekking and the Land of a Thousand Hills, from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu. In the city and towns you get reliable data as you land, while out in the forests and parks coverage naturally thins.

Kigali, the parks and the gorilla forests

Kigali and the main towns are well covered, and Kigali in particular has strong, reliable coverage. Out in Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest and the remote hills, signal is patchy and often limited to the lodges, so download offline maps before you head out on a trek.

How much data

A week of maps, messaging and photos is often around 5-10GB, with more for heavy streaming or hotspot use. These are starting points, and actual use varies.

Travel eSIM FAQs

Will I have signal on a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park?

Coverage in the forest is patchy and often limited to the lodges, with little or none on the trek itself. Download offline maps beforehand and plan to be largely offline during the trek.

Will it work in Kigali?

Yes, Kigali is well covered, with strong, reliable data for maps, ride-hailing and messaging from the moment you land.

Will it work at Lake Kivu and Nyungwe Forest?

Around the lakeside towns, generally yes, but the remote forest and hills can thin. Download offline maps before heading out.

Are there any calling or app restrictions in Rwanda?

WhatsApp, FaceTime and other data-based apps can use your eSIM data in Rwanda, subject to the app's own availability and any local restrictions.

Does one plan cover the city and the parks?

Your selected Rwanda plan can be used across the areas included in its coverage as you travel between Kigali and the parks, with signal becoming patchier in the forests, hills and remote park areas.

How much data will I need for a week in Rwanda?

A week of maps, messaging and photos is often around 5-10GB, with more for streaming or hotspot use. These are starting points, and actual use varies.

Can I top-up or extend the plan later?

Top-up availability depends on the plan. Some eSIMs can be topped up, including certain unlimited plans, while others may require a new plan once the current one ends or runs out. Check the individual plan details for your selected option.

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