Travel insurance that covers medical evacuation up to 6,000 m above sea level. Ask your insurer to include this specifically in your policy and final price.
Safety
Kilimanjaro Search & Rescue
Helicopter evacuation and high-altitude medical care — making Kilimanjaro the safest peak in Africa.
Evacuation by helicopter
Kilimanjaro SAR (Search and Rescue) is the only helicopter-based search-and-rescue service on the mountain, using helicopters that can fly in any weather and be deployed within minutes. It is an emergency medical service that ensures your safety while hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, regardless of the season.
The helicopter picks you up from a designated area on the mountain, where the medical team begins in-flight treatment. On landing at Kilimanjaro/Moshi Airport there is transport to your residence, or onward to a modern private high-altitude clinic specialising in Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
Kilimanjaro SAR accepts insurance with evacuation coverage up to 6,000 m above sea level. Coverage and eligibility differ by policy, so check yours carefully before you travel.
Emergency contact
Dial the 24/7 toll-free number 0800 713 713 for an immediate medical response.
Insurance FAQ
What you need to know
Helicopter evacuation insurance is essential for any Kilimanjaro climb.
Yes — if you are covered up to 6,000 m for Kilimanjaro, you are also covered on Mount Meru.
There is more risk for the insurer. The risk of Acute Mountain Sickness rises sharply above 2,800 m, as do the costs of emergency services and evacuation.
Yes. Kilimanjaro SAR asks that we submit your insurance details and passport copy before you hike. We supply all climbing manifests in advance.
Climb with a team prepared for anything
Daily health checks, oxygen, first-aid equipment and helicopter evacuation planning — your safety is our priority.