Going overseas? Exciting! Stay connected to your loved ones with Vodacom International Roaming Bundles while you live your best life these holidays.
Planning a trip overseas? Staying connected matters, whether you’re using data for maps, streaming music, working remotely or simply keeping in touch. Vodacom’s International Roaming Bundles are designed to give you affordable, worry‑free connectivity in more than 200 destinations worldwide.
With options ranging from data-only bundles to data + voice packages, you can choose what suits your travel needs, and avoid surprise roaming bills.
All‑For‑You Bundles (Data + Voice Minutes)
- 1GB + 100min for R199
- 5GB + 200min for R549
Valid for 7 days
Travel Data Bundles (Data only)
- 1GB data for R99
- 5GB data for R349
Valid for 7 days
These bundles are available to all Vodacom customers, prepaid, top-up or contract, as long as roaming is activated.
Why these bundles make travel easier
- Fixed‑fee bundles let you plan your budget ahead and avoid unpredictable roaming rates.
- Bundles cover 200+ destinations worldwide, from neighbouring African countries to global cities.
- A choice between data‑only and data + voice means you only pay for what you need, handy for data‑heavy travellers, or those who expect calls abroad.
- Usage alerts via SMS and the VodaPay app help you track consumption and avoid “bill shock.”
How to activate before you travel
Make sure you have roaming enabled, then launch your bundle via one of these methods:
- Dial *135*130# (USSD) while still in South Africa.
- Use the VodaPay App: go to Buy → International Roaming → Travel Data Bundle or All‑For‑You bundles.
Important: These bundles only apply when you’re roaming on land-based mobile networks, in‑flight or cruise‑ship satellite services are excluded. Standard roaming rates apply in those cases.
Also ensure that if you’re using a Prepaid or Top‑up SIM, you have sufficient airtime before you leave, that’s needed for bundle allocation when roaming.
Bonus tips for smart travellers
- Use a dual‑SIM or eSIM phone setup: keep your South African SIM active for banking/WhatsApp and activate the Vodacom roaming bundle for data abroad.
- For light usage or occasional connection, the 1 GB Travel‑Data bundle (R99) can be enough, cheaper than many foreign roaming plans.
- For longer trips, or for streaming and navigation, the 5 GB bundle offers better value.
- Always opt-in via USSD or the VodaPay app before departure, wait until you land, and you risk being charged standard roaming rates.
With the holiday and travel season in full swing, many customers are firming up their itineraries. That makes this a perfect moment to remind travellers: whether you’re heading to neighbouring countries or overseas, you don’t have to scramble for Wi-Fi, worry about data rates, or carry multiple SIMs.
Vodacom’s roaming bundles combine convenience, affordability, and predictability, especially useful when you want to stay connected without overspending.
