Is Johannesburg close to Kruger?

They are distinct destinations in different regions. Check the route and overnight plan before treating them as one stop.

What should I save before a Kruger visit?

Keep your entry and lodging details, planned route, park information and emergency contacts available offline.

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One prepaid eSIM for your South Africa trip. Choose data and validity, then check out in your selected currency.

Priced in CA$ for Canadian travellers. Works for travellers from anywhere.

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What fits your trip?

1. How long are you staying?

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Unlimited · 7 days

Total priceCA$57.99

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Setup: Install on Wi-Fi before departure. Follow the selected plan’s instructions for when to enable service.

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Your Canadian line can stay active for calls and texts on a dual-SIM phone; your carrier's roaming charges may apply to calls and texts.

Install on Wi-Fi

Install before departure, then follow your selected plan’s terms for when to enable it.

Before your trip

Keep the details you need close at hand.

Cape Town accommodation and arrival details
Offline maps for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kruger
Booking and transport confirmations
Emergency and insurance contacts

Data planning: Download maps and save lodge, vehicle and emergency contacts before a road trip or safari. Urban coverage and remote park conditions differ; adjust data estimates for navigation, uploads and time away from Wi-Fi.

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Networks used by South Africa plans

Telkom SA

Networks can vary by plan. Check the plan details before you buy. Where a selected plan and local service allow, mobile data may help with maps and trip coordination within South Africa. Treat cities, intercity roads, reserves and remote areas as different service contexts; check current offer terms and prepare key information offline.

Ideas for your trip

South Africa trip planning

Build a Cape Town stay around the peninsula

The mountain, waterfront and nearby Winelands each take time; group activities and check current access before the day.

Use Johannesburg for an urban visit

Plan museums, neighbourhoods and local transport with current visitor guidance rather than treating the city as only an airport connection.

Arrange Kruger through confirmed details

Choose park accommodation and entry arrangements in advance, and keep offline maps and bookings available within the safari itinerary.

South Africa trip planner

Plan your South Africa itinerary

A South Africa plan suits an itinerary contained in the country when its current terms match each stop. Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kruger are distinct route legs, so plan them as separate stays rather than nearby day trips.

01
Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
A city base with Table Mountain, the waterfront and peninsula outings combines urban navigation with longer local excursions.
Save accommodation details, trail or attraction information and the return address before setting out.
02
Johannesburg and nearby heritage
A Gauteng stay can focus on city neighbourhoods, museums and visits around Soweto without adding a distant safari leg.
Group visits by area and keep each tour meeting point and return arrangement available offline.
03
Kruger-area wildlife stay
A park or reserve visit is a separate inland leg from Cape Town or Johannesburg, with long drives and time outdoors.
Plan park entry, lodging, route details and emergency contacts before entering remote areas; do not rely on a live connection for navigation.

South Africa data planning

How much data might your South Africa trip use?

The examples below describe different trip patterns and the assumptions behind each estimate. Your actual use depends on your apps, settings, trip length and access to Wi-Fi.

Seven-day light-use calculator example

3.6–5.5 GB

Assumes: Seven days of messaging, email, browsing and occasional maps, with streaming and video calls off, light social use and few photo uploads. Wi-Fi availability is not included in this activity estimate and may reduce mobile data used.

Seven-day typical-use calculator example

10.1–15.1 GB

Assumes: Seven days with light streaming and video calls, daily maps, moderate social use and photo uploads. Wi-Fi access is not modelled and may reduce mobile data used; hotspot, higher-resolution video and app updates can raise demand.

These are rough planning examples, not plan allowances or promises. Actual data use varies with apps, settings, trip length and Wi-Fi. Compare estimates with the live plan options above.

Estimate usage by activity

Good to know

South Africa eSIM questions

Yes, as separate trip legs. They are in different parts of the country, so allow time for the journey and avoid planning the park as a Cape Town day trip.