Download GIS Data for Africa
Affordable plans built for African researchers, government agencies, and enterprises. Priced in Zambian Kwacha — USD shown for non-Zambians.
Subsidised rates for researchers and students
Basic
Core African spatial data for your everyday mapping needs.
- 3 countries of your choice
- 4 core datasets included
- Administrative Boundaries
- River Networks & Watersheds
- Rainfall Data
- Temperature Data
- Shapefile & GeoJSON formats
- Standard resolution data
- Email support
- Download up to 10 files/month
No credit card required for trial
Pro
Access to 9 key datasets across all 54 countries.
- All 54 African countries
- 9 datasets included
- Admin Boundaries, Rivers & Watersheds, LULC
- Rainfall, Temperature, Drought Index (SPI-12)
- Groundwater Aquifers, Vegetation & NDVI, Population
- All formats: Shapefile, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, KML
- Highest available resolution
- Priority email & WhatsApp support
- 25 file downloads/month
- New datasets as they launch
Max
All datasets, all countries, unlimited downloads.
- All 54 African countries
- All 15+ datasets included
- All formats: Shapefile, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, KML
- Highest available resolution
- Commercial use licence included
- Bulk & batch download tools
- Unlimited file downloads
- Priority data request queue
- Dedicated WhatsApp support line
- Early access to new datasets
Pay Your Way
Mobile money only — MTN or Airtel. Pay, upload your screenshot, and your account is activated once we confirm.
MTN Mobile Money
Pay via MTN MoMo — works from Zambia and any MTN country across Africa.
Airtel Money
Pay via Airtel Money — cross-country transfers supported, no bank account needed.
After you pay, upload the transaction screenshot from your dashboard. We confirm and activate your plan within hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format are the datasets in?
Datasets are available in Shapefile (.shp), GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, and KML formats depending on the dataset type. Format availability varies by plan.
Can I use the data commercially?
Yes. Max and Pro plan subscribers receive a commercial use licence. Basic plan data may be used for research, personal, and non-commercial applications.
How current is the data?
We update datasets as new versions are published by source institutions. Most land cover and satellite data is updated annually.
Do you offer institutional or NGO pricing?
Yes - government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions may be eligible for discounted rates. Contact us at lengamaps@gmail.com.
Is there a free trial?
Basic plan subscribers get a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. You will only be charged after the trial period.