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Zambia eSIM
Airtel/Zain/Celtel Zambia 5G
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30 days
7 days
Validity follows the selected plan terms. Full refund on request, used or unused. We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
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Zambia
5 GB · 30 days
Total
€16.19
Zambia eSIM for Lusaka, Livingstone and Mfuwe
Use a Zambia eSIM for a Lusaka arrival and onward connection, a Livingstone stay on the Zambian side of the Falls, or a confirmed Mfuwe transfer for South Luangwa.
Zambia has distinct air gateways for different journeys. Kenneth Kaunda airport serves a Lusaka arrival, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula airport serves Livingstone, and Mfuwe is a separate gateway for the South Luangwa area. At Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, the protected transboundary property spans Zambia and Zimbabwe, so name the country of the airport, hotel and activity.
For this trip
Which eSIM suits a Zambia trip?
Before buying, compare Zambia plans by one shared allowance for travel coordination, maps, internet calls, uploads and connected devices, and by validity covering Lusaka, Livingstone, Mfuwe and every transfer day through departure. Confirm Zambia in the displayed destination list. If the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls is booked, choose a separate suitable product that explicitly lists Zimbabwe; a Zambia plan does not add it.
Horizon sells the Zambia plans presented here, so this page is not a neutral market comparison or ranking. Review the current details of each available product before deciding.
Combined data use
Count messages, maps, uploads and hotspot devices within one plan allowance.
Validity to departure
Cover Lusaka, Livingstone, Mfuwe and transfer days from first connection onward.
Correct country side
A Zambia plan does not add Zimbabwe; match the list to the booked Falls side.
Refund policy
We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
Activation window
Check the package details for the first-use deadline and validity rules.
Secure checkout
Cards, Apple Pay & Google Pay — encrypted by Paysera.
Customer support
Contact support before or during your trip if you need help.
How eSIM works in Zambia
Before departure, install the eSIM over dependable Wi-Fi and save the QR code away from the phone. Keep the line disabled until Zambia, then choose Horizon for mobile data and enable data roaming on that line. For this Zambia plan, the first successful connection to a supported network in Zambia starts the selected validity period. Store flight bookings, pickups and camp contacts offline.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
As a rule of thumb, a 3–4 day city break runs on about 1–3 GB, a one-week trip on 3–5 GB, a two-week multi-country tour on 8–12 GB, and working on the road takes about 1 GB a day, so 15 GB or more for two weeks.
Recommended size
3GB3–4 days
≈0.4 GB a day
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
In total, a 5 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,700 shared photos, 83 hours of social media and browsing, 15 hours of video calls, 63 hours of music streaming, or about 1000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
Important cities in Zambia
Lusaka · City guide
Lusaka
A Lusaka itinerary may begin at Kenneth Kaunda airport and later continue to another airport. Save the flight booking, the address of your city accommodation and onward pickup details separately.
Lusaka eSIM — set up before you fly →Livingstone · City guide
Livingstone
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula airport serves Livingstone in Zambia. Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls is a transboundary property with areas in Zambia and Zimbabwe, so the phrase “the Falls” does not identify one country.
Livingstone eSIM — set up before you fly →Mfuwe and South Luangwa · City guide
Mfuwe and South Luangwa
Mfuwe is a separate air gateway for stays around South Luangwa. Keep the flight, airport pickup and camp contact as distinct confirmations before the onward stage.
Mfuwe and South Luangwa eSIM — set up before you fly →Why Horizon
Why choose an eSIM for Zambia?
A prepared eSIM keeps one Zambia data line ready for arrival messages, changed pickups and internet calls between booked stages. Every Horizon plan includes free hotspot use, and Horizon does not throttle it; the phone and connected devices use one shared allowance. This eSIM is data-only and has no local number. On a compatible dual-SIM phone, your home line can remain active, though its provider may charge for use.
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Frequently asked questions
Is my flight arriving in Lusaka or Livingstone?
Read the airport on the ticket. Kenneth Kaunda airport serves Lusaka, while Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula airport serves Livingstone.
Does a Zambia eSIM cover both sides of Victoria Falls?
No. The protected property spans Zambia and Zimbabwe, but a Zambia country plan covers only Zambia. If the confirmed hotel or activity is on the Zimbabwe side, choose a separate suitable plan that explicitly includes Zimbabwe. Zambia is not included in Horizon’s Africa or North Africa regional packages.
What should I save for a Mfuwe transfer?
Keep the flight booking, Mfuwe airport pickup, camp contact and return arrangement offline before the onward stage. Accommodation in South Luangwa and an airport meeting are separate details. Confirm any change with the camp rather than using a broad park marker.
Will the plan work throughout South Luangwa?
Signal can vary around South Luangwa. Save the camp instructions and airport pickup details offline before departure. Use mobile data where a supported network is available, while keeping essential arrangements in that offline copy.
How should I choose validity for several booked stages?
Count from the first successful connection to a supported network in Zambia through the departure day, including Lusaka, transfer days, Livingstone and Mfuwe as booked. Installation or a failed connection attempt does not use the selected period. Choose enough data for coordination, maps, internet calls, uploads and any hotspot devices.
Can I use hotspot and keep my home number?
Yes. Horizon includes free hotspot on every plan and does not throttle it; the phone and connected devices share one allowance. The Zambia eSIM is data-only and includes no local number. A compatible dual-SIM phone can keep the home line active, but its provider may charge for calls, messages or roaming.
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