Travel insurance to Ethiopia, Sudan, Chad, Nigeria, Guinea and Senegal

Insurance for countries in picturesque Africa

Ethiopia is a picturesque African country that attracts tourists from different countries. Here you can enjoy the Great Rift Valley, visit the lands of the Queen of Sheba, go down into unusual well-churches, see many different animals in national parks, relax on Lake Tana or admire the waterfalls on the Blue Nile. The country also attracts with its culture, because Orthodox Christianity is widespread here, which involves various ancient rituals.

Chad attracts tourists with its beautiful nature and variety of traditions. The north of the country is near the Sahara Desert. The Tibesti Highlands are also located here, which consist of ancient crystalline rocks, volcanoes and mountains. If you want to see pelicans and flamingos, you should definitely visit Lake Chad. The capital of N'Djamena is very colorful, there are both modern areas and old buildings.

Sudan has access to the Red Sea, so it is an excellent beach holiday, as well as a beautiful seabed, which opens up many opportunities for diving enthusiasts. The climate in one part of the country is tropical, and in the other - desert. It is best to relax here from November to January, since it rains at other times.

Another African country that deserves attention is Nigeria. The capital is the city of Abuja, but the metropolis of Lagos, which is impressive in its area, attracts many tourists. The main attraction here is the open markets. Moreover, Lagos is the largest port in Africa, so you can buy anything here.

Guinea is an ideal option for ecotourists. The country has access to the Atlantic Ocean, here you can admire the greenery, ride through the savannah or jungle and more. It combines African wildlife and European luxury hotels. It is best to go here from December to April.

Senegal is almost France, but under the hot sun of Africa. The country is striking in its diversity, if you want to go to the desert, then Lompur is suitable, if you need greenery - the Blue-Salum delta, and for exoticism it is best to go to Lake Retba. The service in hotels here is at the European level, and the country also offers many opportunities for active recreation - surfing, diving, ornithological tours.

Do you need insurance for West African countries?

First of all, you need to understand that medical insurance for Nigeria, Chad, Senegal or any other West African country is mandatory before registration. The policy must cover at least 30 thousand euros. However, if desired, the amount can be increased to 50 or 100 thousand. The policy must be valid for the entire period of stay in the country.

Basic insurance covers expenses related to medical services (outpatient or inpatient treatment, first aid, transportation to the hospital, purchase of medicines). Additionally, policyholders can include options in the policy, depending on the dangers that may be encountered in a particular country.

Dangers in African countries

Additional options expand the insurance coverage of the policy. If desired, you can arrange the following:

• Property insurance;
• Insurance against non-departure;
• Accident insurance;
• Assistance in case of burns;
• Civil liability insurance;
• Legal assistance.

Insurance, rebels, terrorists and various groups operate in some countries. Tourists are often tried to be cheated in shops, and scammers are also common here. Therefore, it is worth checking prices and being careful. Due to the poverty of the countries, many police officers expect to receive some kind of small gift before starting work. It is worth visiting large cities and proven places, since unsanitary conditions prevail in some regions, due to which you can easily catch various infections.

Medicine in African countries

The level of medicine directly depends on the development of the country. For example, in Senegal, medicine is quite effective and developed in the capital and in the main resorts of the country. The prices for medicines here are quite high. In public hospitals, first aid is provided free of charge, but you have to pay for further treatment.

Medicine in Nigeria is quite weak, there is a lack of specialists, equipment and medicines. In large cities, resort areas and private clinics, you can get qualified help. For foreigners, medicine is completely paid.

If you want to calculate the cost of an insurance policy, you can use the online calculator function. You need to fill in some fields - country, period of stay, age, after which you will see the price. To order tour insurance to Ethiopia online, you don't even need to leave your home.