AMREF Flying Doctors & Travel Insurance | Sacred Wilderness Expedition

AMREF Flying Doctors

Africa's #1 Air Ambulance Service

Serving Africa since 1957 • 24/7/365 Coverage

Safety First

Why AMREF is Essential for Your Safari

AMREF Flying Doctors is East Africa's leading air ambulance and emergency medical evacuation service, operating since 1957. With a fleet of medically equipped aircraft, they provide emergency evacuation from even the most remote safari camps and mountain trails to fully-equipped hospitals.

When you're on safari deep in the Serengeti, descending Kilimanjaro with altitude sickness, or enjoying Zanzibar's waters — AMREF means expert medical care is never more than a flight away. Sacred Wilderness Expedition includes basic AMREF coverage with every tour and strongly recommends the full comprehensive plan.

67+

Years of Service

24/7

Emergency Response

10,000+

Missions Per Year

Africa-Wide

Coverage Area

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Emergency Services

What AMREF Flying Doctors Covers

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Emergency Air Evacuation

Air ambulance evacuation from any remote location in East Africa to the nearest appropriate medical facility.

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Medical Evacuation

Transfer to hospitals in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, or your home country if local care is insufficient.

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24/7 Medical Advice

Round-the-clock access to qualified doctors by radio, satellite phone, or telephone from anywhere in Africa.

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Mountain Rescue

Emergency rescue from Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and other mountain environments including high-altitude cases.

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Dental Emergencies

Emergency dental treatment coverage in major hospitals across the coverage region (premium plans).

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Pregnancy Emergencies

Emergency medical assistance for pregnancy-related complications during travel (premium plans).

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Wildlife Incident Response

Emergency response to wildlife-related injuries, including venomous snake bites and animal attacks.

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Altitude Sickness

Specialist response for altitude-related illness on Kilimanjaro and other highland treks.

AMREF Plans

AMREF Membership Options

Choose the AMREF plan that suits your Tanzania trip duration and needs.

🩺 Outpost Membership

For short safari visits up to 1 month

$25 / person / month

✓

Emergency air evacuation

✓

24/7 medical advice line

✓

Transfer to AMREF hospital

✓

Kilimanjaro mountain rescue

✗

Dental coverage

✗

International repatriation

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Comprehensive Travel Insurance Plans

Beyond AMREF emergency evacuation, we strongly recommend full travel insurance. We partner with leading providers to offer tailored Tanzania safari insurance.

🎒 Explorer Basic

Essential coverage for budget travelers

$45 / person / trip

✓

Medical: up to $50,000

✓

Emergency evacuation

✓

Trip cancellation: 50%

✓

Baggage loss: $500

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Adventure sports

✗

Kilimanjaro trekking

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Recommended for Safari + Kili

🌍 Safari Comprehensive

Full coverage including Kilimanjaro

$95 / person / trip

✓

Medical: up to $250,000

✓

Emergency evacuation

✓

Trip cancellation: 100%

✓

Baggage loss: $2,500

✓

Kilimanjaro & trekking

✓

Adventure activities

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🏆 Ultimate Tanzania

Maximum coverage for peace of mind

$145 / person / trip

✓

Medical: unlimited

✓

Emergency evacuation

✓

Trip cancellation: 100%

✓

Baggage loss: $5,000

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All adventure activities

✓

Pre-existing conditions

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Detailed Plan Comparison

Compare all coverage details side-by-side:

Coverage Item	Explorer Basic	Safari Comprehensive	Ultimate Tanzania
Medical Expenses	$50,000	$250,000	Unlimited
Emergency Evacuation	✓ Included	✓ Included	✓ Unlimited
Trip Cancellation	Up to 50%	Up to 100%	Up to 100%
Trip Interruption	$1,000	$5,000	$10,000
Baggage Loss	$500	$2,500	$5,000
Camera/Electronics	$200	$1,000	$3,000
Kilimanjaro Trekking	✗ Not covered	✓ Covered	✓ Covered
Safari Activities	✓ Standard only	✓ All activities	✓ All activities
Scuba Diving/Water Sports	✗ Not covered	✓ Up to 40m	✓ Unlimited depth
Pre-existing Conditions	✗ Excluded	✗ Excluded	✓ Covered
24/7 Assistance	✓	✓	✓ Priority line
Repatriation of Remains	✓	✓	✓
Personal Liability	$100,000	$500,000	$1,000,000
Price (per person/trip)	$45	$95	$145

Emergency Info

Emergency Contacts & Procedures

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AMREF Emergency Line

+254 20 699 2000

24/7 emergency line for all AMREF members. Have your membership number ready. Available from anywhere in Africa via satellite phone or radio.

Nairobi Operations Centre: +254 20 315 454
Dar es Salaam: +255 22 212 5152
Email: flyingdoctors@amref.org

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Sacred Wilderness Emergency

+255 123 456 789

Our 24/7 emergency line for all clients in the field. We coordinate with AMREF, local rescue teams, hospitals, and embassies on your behalf.

WhatsApp: +255 123 456 789
After-hours emergency: +255 987 654 321
Email: emergency@sacredwilderness.com

🆘 What to Do in a Medical Emergency

1

Stay Calm

Keep the patient still and calm. Do not move anyone with potential spinal injuries.

2

Contact Guide

Alert your Sacred Wilderness guide or driver immediately — they are trained in first aid and emergency response.

3

Call AMREF

Call +254 20 699 2000 with your location, AMREF number, nature of emergency, and number of patients.

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Await Help

Follow AMREF dispatcher instructions. Clear an LZ (landing zone) if possible. Evacuation typically arrives within 1–2 hours.

AMREF Flying Doctors& Travel Insurance

Why AMREF is Essential for Your Safari

What AMREF Flying Doctors Covers

Emergency Air Evacuation

Medical Evacuation

24/7 Medical Advice

Mountain Rescue

Dental Emergencies

Pregnancy Emergencies

Wildlife Incident Response

Altitude Sickness

AMREF Membership Options

Comprehensive Travel Insurance Plans

Detailed Plan Comparison

Emergency Contacts & Procedures

AMREF Emergency Line

Sacred Wilderness Emergency

🆘 What to Do in a Medical Emergency

Travel Protected. Travel Confident.

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