KILIMANJARO TRAVEL INSURANCE

Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance is required to participate in this climb.

Yes, it’s mandatory to have travel insurance that covers you for trekking up to 6,000 meters if you plan to climb Kilimanjaro.

Due to the high altitude, remote location, and demanding conditions of a Kilimanjaro trek. Anyone taking part in a Kilimanjaro climb will be required to show proof of insurance before the hike.

For emergency evacuation during the Kilimanjaro climb, we are working with KILI MEDAIR, who provide Helicopter Search and Rescue operations, ensuring the safety of everyone on Mount Kilimanjaro. 

It would be best to have insurance that covers emergency evacuation 6,000 meters above Sea Level to use this service. When they evacuate you on the mountain, all the costs are covered by your insurance.

We highly recommend that you get insurance with Evacuation coverage up to 6,000 meters above Sea Level in case of any emergency during the climb.

You can read more about the Kilimanjaro Helicopter Rescue.

A trip to Kilimanjaro is a significant investment and having the right insurance policy can

help mitigate the risk you face should something go wrong.

Travel insurance may cover you in case of:

• unexpected trip cancellation
• trip interruption
• missed flight connections
• travel delays
• lost baggage
• other unforeseen circumstances, such as injury or family illness

When you take part in adventure activities, you may need specialized insurance.

Your travel insurance will need to cover medical expenses while traveling abroad. In the case of a Kilimanjaro climb, you’ll need to make sure that it covers you for medical evacuation.

Unexpected injuries and doctor visits need to be covered, and emergency evacuation expenses should you need to be airlifted off the mountain. Those situations are rare, but they occur, and you need the proper insurance.

When purchasing travel insurance, you must understand precisely what it does and doesn’t cover. 

Most basic plans will offer essential protection for trip cancellation, lost bags, and delayed flights.

However, if you need coverage beyond that (medical expenses, evacuation, etc.), you’ll likely have to purchase a higher-tier policy.

It’s essential that whatever policy you choose also covers high-altitude activities. That isn’t the case with every insurance plan, so be sure to ask for it specifically.

For climbing Kilimanjaro, explain to your insurance company that you are not taking part in technical mountaineering but that you are high altitude trekking up to 6,000m.

Medical Evacuation Coverage

To ensure you are covered for medical evacuation to your home country, you might consider a stand-alone medical evacuation plan.

THE BELOW ARE THE  RECOMMENDED TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANIES  BY KILI MEDAIR

 KILI MEDAIR  THEY  DON’T RECOMMEND THE INSURANCE BELOW  

1.WORLD NOMADS

2.BLUE CROSS

Read carefully your  Insurance Policy

Take some time to read precisely what your policy covers and where you might have liability. Don’t wait until you need to make a claim; make sure you’re clear about what’s covered – and what’s excluded.

Make sure you disclose any pre-existing medical conditions, or it may void your policy.

Disclaimer: we are not insurance experts; please consider your situation carefully when purchasing insurance.

HOW KILIMEDAIR WORKS DURING EVACUATION

(This is for clients who have evacuation insurance covering up to 6,000 meters)

In the event of an emergency evacuation, here’s the process for how KiliMedAir will work with you:

Step 1: Notification

• If your insurance covers evacuation up to 6,000 meters and you require evacuation (or both evacuation and medication), the guide will inform our office in Moshi.
• Our office will then notify KiliMedAir to start the process.

Step 2: Coverage Confirmation

• KiliMedAir will confirm your insurance coverage by requesting the client’s insurance details, including the insurance name and policy.
• We will send these details to KiliMedAir for verification.

Step 3: Client Agreement

• Once your coverage is confirmed, KiliMedAir will ask the client to agree to pay for the evacuation service:
  • $3,500 for evacuation only.
  • $5,500 for both evacuation and medication.

Step 4: Evacuation and Treatment

• Upon receiving confirmation from the client, KiliMedAir will dispatch the necessary services to evacuate you from the Mount Kilimanjaro.
• If you require medication, KiliMedAir will transport you to their hospital in Shanty Town.

Step 5: Payment

• After receiving services from KiliMedAir, the payment should be made via credit card or bank transfer.

Step 6: Insurance Documentation

• Once payment is received, KiliMedAir will provide all necessary documentation for you to claim the expenses from your insurance provider,they will send this via your email.

Step 7: Claim Submission

• After returning home, you can submit the provided documentation to your insurance company to recover the amount paid to KiliMedAir.

HOW KILIMEDAIR WORKS FOR CLIENTS WHOSE INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER UP TO 6,000 METERS

(For clients without evacuation insurance or insurance that does not cover up to 6,000 meters)

Helicopter Hire for Evacuation:

• Clients will need to hire a helicopter for evacuation. KiliMedAir will coordinate with the helicopter service to evacuate you from Mount Kilimanjaro. The cost of this service is $3,500 for evacuation only, or $5,500 if medication is required.

Step 1: Notification

• If an evacuation is needed, the guide will notify us at our office in Moshi.

Step 2: Contacting KiliMedAir

• Our office will call KiliMedAir to inform them of the evacuation situation and coordinate the necessary arrangements.

Step 3: Client Payment Confirmation

• The client will be required to confirm that they agree to pay for the evacuation services directly to KiliMedAir.
  • $3,500 for evacuation only.
  • $5,500 for both evacuation and medication.

Step 4: Evacuation Service

• Once the client confirms the payment, KiliMedAir will dispatch the helicopter to evacuate you from Mount Kilimanjaro.
• If you require medication, KiliMedAir will transport you to their hospital in Shanty Town.

Step 5: Payment

• After receiving the evacuation services, payment should be made directly to KiliMedAir via credit card or bank transfer.