Flying Doctors cover for your safari
Many of Tanzania's best parks are hours from a major hospital. AMREF Flying Doctors, based in Nairobi, runs air ambulances across East Africa, and its short-term tourist cover gives you fast access to evacuation if something goes wrong.
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What the tourist cover includes
- Air evacuation from Tanzania and Zanzibar to a hospital in Nairobi when medically needed
- A 24-hour medical helpline
- Plans for 15 or 30 days, at a modest cost compared with an unplanned evacuation
Why it matters for travellers with health needs
- Remote parks such as the Serengeti, Ruaha and Nyerere are far from major hospitals.
- The cover complements, but does not replace, your full travel insurance.
- We share your medical summary (with your permission) so the team knows your needs in an emergency.
How we help
We can add AMREF Flying Doctors cover to your booking, brief your guide on your medical needs and our team is trained in First Aid and Basic Life Support by Amref.
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Frequently asked questions
What is AMREF Flying Doctors?
An air ambulance service based in Nairobi that evacuates patients across East Africa, including Tanzania and Zanzibar, to hospitals with specialist care.
Do I need Flying Doctors cover if I have travel insurance?
It is strongly recommended. Your insurer pays for treatment, while Flying Doctors membership gives fast access to an air ambulance from remote parks.
Can you add Flying Doctors cover to my safari?
Yes. Tell us your travel dates and we will include it in your quote.
Travel with peace of mind
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what support you need. A specialist replies within 24 hours with ideas and a tailored quote.
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