Travel insurance

Kilimanjaro gurney The subject of travel insurance isn’t nearly as fun as the rest of this adventure, but it’s definitely worth investigating, especially on a trip that has several dangerous aspects baked in from the start. There are quite a few different types of insurance to consider depending on your individual situation. Most of them are quite a bit cheaper than people usually expect, so even if you are planning on rolling the dice with no insurance, it might be worth seeing how little money that decision will save you.

Main types of travel insurance to consider

Trip Protection Insurance

This type of policy usually costs a small percentage of your total trip expenses and it covers you in case of: death, sickness, airline strike, travel provider going bankrupt, and many other things as well. Kilimanjaro is riskier than many other places, so this small expense might be worthwhile, party just for the peace of mind it brings.

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Travel Medical Insurance

This type of policy is meant to cover any medical expenses you might have while outside your home country. Many Americans in particular have no health insurance at all even when at home, but even those who do are often not covered when traveling. It’s worth checking into your own situation well before you leave because Kilimanjaro is not exactly the safest place you are likely to go.

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Flight/Travel Accident Insurance

This is for when something horrible happens to your flight. Even the African-based airlines all have good safety records, so this is mostly just for peace of mind, probably for your relatives.

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Annual multi-trip Insurance

This insurance is meant for people who want coverage for several trips or one long trip all at once. It might not make sense for those just going to Tanzania for the climb and maybe a safari, but if this is part of a longer trip this could be the best option.

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Emergency Evacuation Insurance

This one might come in handy on Kilimanjaro more than nearly anywhere else you might go. Unfortunately, people have to be evacuated off the mountain on a fairly regular basis. At least they are well set up for it here, but it could still cost you a bit of money if it happens to you.

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