A Maun Telecom travel eSIM for Botswana starts at $8.50 for 1 GB over 7 days. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Plans run from 7 to 30 days. There is no unlimited SKU on this product. Coverage is Botswana.
Key facts
| Country | Botswana |
| Network | Maun Telecom |
| Speed | 4G (published on the product page; subject to carrier Fair Usage Policy) |
| From | $8.50 for 1 GB / 7 days |
| Validity | 7, 15, or 30 days |
| Install | QR code, before you fly |
What a Maun Telecom eSIM costs
The cheapest published plan on the Botswana travel eSIM is $8.50 for 1 GB valid 7 days. A 2 GB / 15 day plan is $16.00, a 3 GB / 30 day plan is $23.00, and a 5 GB / 30 day plan is $35.00. There is no unlimited plan on this product. Buy the size that matches the trip, not a larger plan “just in case”.
Network
The plan is sold under the operator name Maun Telecom and the supported country is Botswana. The product page publishes the speed as 4G. That is the figure to plan around. It is not a 5G product, and speed on the ground still depends on the mast, the handset, and the carrier Fair Usage Policy. Botswana is covered as one country on this plan, including Gaborone, Maun, Kasane, and Francistown. Signal is thin inside the Delta and along the long pans roads, so download offline maps and the camp addresses before the transfer. It does not cover South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, or Zambia. The Kazungula crossing into Zambia and Zimbabwe needs a separate plan.
How much data you actually need
Maps, chat, and camp confirmations sit inside 1 GB for a short stay. Photos and short video push a safari week toward 3 GB, and uploaded game-drive clips are heavier than anything else on the trip. A longer stay with lodge Wi-Fi plus mobile backup is the 3 GB or 5 GB / 30 day plan. Hotspot use burns the allowance faster than the phone alone.
Unlimited data
This product does not list an unlimited plan. The largest published SKU is 5 GB for 30 days at $35.00. There is no 10 GB or 20 GB step on this product either, so a heavy user takes the 5 GB plan and tops up. If you need a daily cap removed, that is a different product, not this one.
Dual SIM
Keep your home SIM for calls and bank texts. Turn on data roaming only for the Maun Telecom line. iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, pick the travel line. Android: Settings, Network, SIMs, set mobile data to the travel eSIM. Do this before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Arrival and transit
Most international arrivals land at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, with safari charters into Maun (MUB) and Kasane (BBK). Install the eSIM on hotel or home Wi-Fi before the flight, then switch the data line on after you clear arrivals. You do not need a local shop or a passport photo for this plan.
Install
- Buy the plan and open the QR code in the order email while you still have Wi-Fi.
- On the phone, add an eSIM and scan that code. Label the line “Botswana”.
- After landing, set mobile data to that line and leave your home number on for texts.
Phone compatibility
The phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable. iPhone XS and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, qualify. A locked handset will not take the QR code. Check the lock status with your home carrier before you pay.
FAQ
Q1: How much is the cheapest Botswana eSIM?
$8.50 for 1 GB, valid 7 days, on the Maun Telecom plan.
Q2: Which operator is on the plan?
Maun Telecom. The supported country is Botswana.
Q3: Does it include calls and SMS?
No. It is a data plan. Keep your home SIM for calls and one-time passwords.
Q4: Is it 5G?
No. The product page lists the speed as 4G, not 5G. Real speed still depends on coverage and the Fair Usage Policy.
Q5: Can I install it after I land?
Yes, if you can reach Wi-Fi. Installing before the flight is simpler, because the QR download needs a connection.
Q6: Will it work outside Botswana?
No. This plan is for Botswana. Buy a separate plan if the trip continues into South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, or Zambia.
Q7: Is there an unlimited option?
No. This product has no unlimited SKU. The largest plan is 5 GB for 30 days.
Q8: Can I share it as a hotspot?
Yes, within the data allowance. Hotspot traffic counts against the same gigabytes, and heavy sharing can hit the Fair Usage Policy.
Q9: What if the QR code fails?
Use the manual activation code in the same email. The phone still has to be unlocked.
Q10: When were these prices checked?
October 2026, against the published variation prices on travelydata.com.
Bottom line
For a week in Botswana, the $8.50 / 1 GB Maun Telecom plan is the one to start with. Step up to 3 GB or 5 GB if you will be on game drives most of the day. The published speed is 4G. There is no unlimited plan on this product.
Prices and coverage verified on travelydata.com, October 2026.
