Safari Travel Insurance
Ready for an unforgettable safari adventure? Protect your journey with comprehensive safari travel insurance. Fast & easy.
Looking for safari travel insurance? At Rise & Shield we provide cover for game drives and bush-walks, and it all comes standard with every policy.
Safari activities are baked into our core policy, so you’re protected the moment you book. You’re automatically covered for:
✅ Pre-booked game drives & guided walking safaris run by licenced, professional operators.
✅ Emergency medical treatment for typical safari hazards (dehydration, malaria, ankle-twisting termite mounds).
✅ Air or overland evacuation from remote bush strips (pre-authorised).
✅ Repatriation and 24/7 assistance direct from our in-house team.
Get your quote now and focus on the sightings, not the “what-ifs.”
What's included in our safari travel insurance?
You're covered for:
- Worldwide emergency medical expenses.
- Trip cancellation & interruption.
- Evacuation and repatriation.
- Equipment loss.
What's not included in this policy?
Our safari insurance does not provide cover for:
- Firearms, hunting or hands-on interaction with dangerous wildlife.
- Safaris that aren’t pre-booked with a licensed, professional operator or that run unguided.
- Riding elephants or any wildlife-mount activity. Walking beside them is fine; climbing aboard is out.
- Helicopter evacuations or air-ambulance transfers without prior authorisation from our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Centre.
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What does our travel insurance for African safaris cover?
With Rise & Shield’s safari policy, we safeguard every kilometre of the “Northern Circuit” in Tanzania, the predator-packed plains of Kenya’s Masai Mara, South Africa’s Kruger back-roads and the mokoro channels of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. We built this cover for travellers who spend more time watching ellies at a waterhole than scrolling for clinic phone numbers.
Medical Emergencies and Evacuation
We foot overseas hospital bills and, when the camp medic calls it, arrange bush-strip airlifts or over-land stretcher hauls, always through our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Centre
Equipment Loss or Damage
Dirt-road turbulence, inquisitive baboons or a bumpy charter hop? If your telephoto lens, binoculars or safari duffel is lost, stolen or smashed in transit, we’ll repair, replace or reimburse under the Personal Luggage clause. Travelling with pro-grade camera bodies? Add our High-Value Items rider for extra peace of mind.
Travel Inconvenience Benefit
Grounded bush planes, flash-flood road closures or strike-hit transfer buses? When logistics implode, we refund reasonable extra transport and accommodation so the itinerary stays on track
Plus loads more benefits...
Why do I need Safari insurance?
Regular beach-break cover won’t cut it when the nearest A-and-E is a dusty airstrip away. We recommend locking in a specialist policy when:
- Your camp is hours from tarmac. Remote bush lodges and mobile tented safaris rely on charter hops for serious injuries. We arrange the airlift and settle the hospital tab so you can focus on the Big Five, not the bill.
- Wildlife doesn’t read warning signs. A curious buffalo, wayward branch or malaria bout can turn a game drive into a clinic dash. We front the overseas medical expenses and organise repatriation if needed.
- Permits, park fees and lodges are pre-paid. Weather-grounded flights or flood-closed tracks can nuke a carefully chained itinerary; our trip disruption cover refunds those non-refundable costs so Plan B isn’t a budget buster.
- Your kit wallet can’t take a hit. Think 400mm lenses, carbon tripods, drones. If baboons swipe it or baggage handlers misplace it, we repair, replace or reimburse.
- Medical help is days (and dirt tracks) away. When a doctor orders evacuation, we bring the stretcher-haul or bush-strip medevac; pre-authorised, fast and fuss-free.
Book cover before you climb into the 4×4, not after the mishap. We’ll handle the paperwork; you handle the sightings.
Why choose our safari travel insurance?
Choosing Rise & Shield’s safari travel insurance means opting for coverage designed with the adventurer in mind. Here’s what makes us the top choice:
- 24/7 Customer Support: Our team is available around the clock to answer questions or assist with emergencies, giving you the confidence to explore even the remotest corners.
- Simple Claim Process: We ensure our claims process is easy and straightforward so that you can get back to your safari with minimal hassle.
- Competitive Premiums: Our policies offer valuable protection without breaking the bank, tailored to meet the unique needs of your safari.
- Customisable Coverage: Tailor your insurance with adventure add-ons to ensure every aspect of your safari is covered.
With Rise & Shield’s safari travel insurance, you’re set to enjoy the wildlife, landscapes, and magic of your safari adventure—without the worry.
How do I buy safari travel insurance online?
Getting covered with Rise & Shield is easy. Follow these simple steps to secure your trip:
Get a Quote: Start by entering your trip details to receive a personalised quote.
Customise Your Plan: Tailor the coverage options to meet your specific needs.
Receive Instant Confirmation: Purchase and instantly receive your policy details via email.
Safari travel insurance FAQs
Yes. Most reputable operators insist on proof of specialist cover before they’ll load the 4×4. Private evacuations aren’t cheap and public clinics can be days away.
Yes. Any pre-booked safari run by a licensed guide is included in every Rise & Shield policy; firearms or hands-on wildlife work remain excluded.
Yes. Certain extra activities (think aerial safaris or high-altitude jungle treks) sit in our optional Adventure add-ons. Add it at checkout and you’re cleared for take-off.
Absolutely. Once our 24/7 Assistance Centre gives the nod, we organise the bush-strip airlift or over-land stretcher haul and pay the bill direct.
Yes. Your kit is protected under Personal Luggage, and you can list high-value gear for higher limits with our optional High-Value add-on.
Anything involving firearms, hunting, riding elephants, or handling big cats, crocs or other dangerous wildlife is strictly out of scope.
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