Frequently Asked Questions

Insurance

• Will my medical insurance cover me while on a hunting safari in Africa?

  Most domestic medical insurance policies will not provide coverage when you are traveling outside your home country.  It is recommended that you check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you will have coverage.  If you need to obtain international travel health insurance we recommend Travel Guard, which in addition to offering medical expense reimbursement, also includes medical evacuation services, travel delay and lost baggage coverages.  

• Should I get medical insurance for my African hunting safari?

  Most domestic insurance policies do not cover your medical expenses when traveling out of your home country.  Check with your health care provider to see if you are covered when traveling internationally. Travel Guard offers a comprehensive policy that includes medical expense reimbursement coverage.  It is recommended that you obtain a comprehensive travel policy that includes medical expense reimbursement prior to traveling on an African Hunting Safari. 

• Should I get Trip Cancellation Insurance for my hunting safari?

  Whether you should purchase Trip Cancellation coverage depends on your age, general health, and the cost of your safari.  The amount of money that is at risk if you cancel is a major factor.  Most cancellations involve the loss of all deposit monies paid to date and possible loss of flight costs.  Some tickets allow you to reschedule your flight within one year for a fee.  So ultimately, if you have a large deposit down and have booked your flights well in advance, you may want to purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover possible unforeseen travel complications. 

• What kinds of insurance should I purchase for my hunting safari?

  The type(s) of insurance that you should purchase for your African hunting safari depends on the type of safari you are going on.  There are many types of insurance.  Companies like Global Recue, Ripcord and Travel guard offer evacuation policies that provide coverage if you are injured or become ill.  They will extract you from the bush and see that you get to a medical facility for treatment.  They will also medically evacuate you back to your home if deemed necessary for treatment and offer repatriation of remains if you are killed while traveling.   

  Optional coverage is available to cover medical expenses incurred should you become ill and need treatment when traveling. Travel Guard includes medical coverage with its policy. 

  Other insurance coverage that may be desired includes Trip Cancellation Insurance, Delayed Flight coverage and lost baggage coverage. 

  Travel Guard offers a comprehensive policy that covers all of these items except trip cancelation and that coverage is available as an optional add-on. 

  Discount African Hunts recommends Travel Guard because of this comprehensive coverage.