Stay Safe on Safari with AMREF Flying Doctors

When planning an East African safari, it’s natural to wonder what would happen if a medical emergency struck far from a hospital. The good news is that AMREF Flying Doctors—Africa’s leading air ambulance service—has been providing life-saving evacuations since 1957. Their fleet of fully equipped aircraft, staffed with experienced pilots and highly trained medical professionals, operates 24/7 across East Africa.

For just $40 per person, you get 30 days of emergency air evacuation cover while travelling in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. This gives you the freedom to explore remote wilderness areas with peace of mind, knowing expert help is only a call away.

How it Works

• Immediate medical advice: In any emergency—whether it’s a snake bite in the Masai Mara or a sudden illness in the Serengeti—you can call their control centre for instant guidance.
• Rapid air evacuation: If needed, a medical team will fly to the nearest airstrip and transfer you to a top-tier hospital in Nairobi for treatment.
• Special rescues: In certain locations, such as Mount Kenya, helicopter evacuations can be arranged, subject to altitude, terrain, and weather conditions.

What’s Covered (and What’s Not)

• Included: Emergency evacuation flights, medical care during transport, coordination with hospitals.
• Not included: Hospital bills, medical treatment costs, or visas if you’re evacuated into Kenya from another country. (However, AMREF can assist in speeding up the visa process.)
• Important: This is not a replacement for travel or medical insurance—it’s an essential add-on that makes sure you reach hospital care quickly.

Why It’s Worth It

• Decades of experience: Over 65 years of trusted service.
• Fast response times: Aircraft and crews are on standby 24/7.
• Extensive coverage: From remote bush airstrips to major national parks.
• Affordable peace of mind: Just $40 for an entire month of cover.

Our Recommendation:
We encourage every safari guest to add AMREF Flying Doctors cover before their trip. While we work hard to ensure your safari is safe and smooth, the reality is that East Africa’s wild beauty comes with unpredictability—whether that’s wildlife encounters, rugged terrain, or sudden illness. With AMREF, you can enjoy the thrill of adventure knowing that, should the unexpected happen, you’ll be in expert hands from the very first call.

Because safaris should be about stories you tell over a campfire—not in a hospital waiting room.

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