Yes. Visitors can buy a local SIM card or use an eSIM where the phone and local network support it. Registration requirements apply, so use an official network shop or recognised retailer.

Am I allowed to purchase a local sim card?

Yes, visitors can usually purchase a local SIM or use an eSIM where supported, subject to the country's registration rules and a compatible unlocked phone.

Buying from an official network shop or recognised outlet is safer than using an unverified street seller.

For a multi-country itinerary, one SIM may not cover the whole route, so compare roaming and regional eSIM options before arrival.

Small booking details can change the final cost

Child ages, room configuration, travel season, baggage, private services and optional activities can all affect the quotation. Give accurate information from the beginning so the booking is priced correctly.

A good booking process should leave you knowing what has been confirmed and what still depends on availability. Keep the latest itinerary and invoice together so there is no confusion between an early proposal and the final arrangement.

What this means for your itinerary

A local SIM can improve data costs, but network coverage still varies in remote parks.

Make sure the phone is unlocked before travel and keep important documents available offline.

Confirm changeable details before you pay

Offers, supplier policies, exchange rates and availability can change. A price seen in an old brochure or social post should not be treated as a current quotation.

Use the written ESA Safaris proposal for your actual dates. It should show the services being booked and any important conditions that apply to them.

Before you book or travel

  • Read the inclusions and exclusions before paying a deposit.
  • Confirm child ages, room arrangements and optional activities.
  • Keep the latest quotation rather than relying on an early proposal.
  • Ask about any line you do not understand before the booking is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I compare only the total price?

No. Compare inclusions, locations, vehicle arrangements, transfer time and what is excluded.

Are optional activities included automatically?

Only when the quotation says so. Ask about any activity that is important to your trip.

Why should I keep the final quotation?

It is the clearest record of what was priced and confirmed for your actual dates.

Can prices change before I book?

Yes. Availability, exchange rates, park fees and supplier rates can change until services are confirmed under the quotation terms.

Turn the answer into a workable itinerary

Share your dates, group size and preferred travel style with ESA Safaris. The team can prepare a quotation built around the trip you are actually considering rather than a generic headline price.