Travel insurance to Central Africa

It will be interesting for everyone

Kenya perfectly combines national parks with sea resorts. The diverse capital of Nairobi, the bustling city of Mombasa and the European Malindi, the rich fauna of Amboseli and Sama Mara - this is what attracts a huge number of tourists. Here you can see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos. In the local Watamu reserve, diving is done on the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean.

Tanzania attracts tourists with a large number of national parks with rich fauna and exotic African life. The main activity for tourists in Tanzania is safari, as there are a huge number of exotic animals here. In addition, there are well-groomed sandy beaches, a rich underwater world, as well as many interesting excursions to Zanzibar, Peyia and Mafia. Among the country's major cities are the capital Dodoma, Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.

Namibia is an example of wild Africa, but the hotels here are first-class. Tourists are attracted by the Namib Desert, the Skeleton Coast, Etosha National Park, and the Waterberg Plateau. In addition, lovers of active recreation will not be bored here, because the country offers a wide range of different activities. The capital of the country is Windhoek, which is also no less interesting for tourists.

In Congo, tourists can get to know the exotic culture and interesting local tribes better. They are actively engaged in various crafts here, such as basket weaving, bone and wood carving. If desired, locals can teach you this. The most popular city is the capital Brazzaville, with a huge number of coconut palms, wide streets, large buildings and beautiful villas.

Basic insurance and a policy for active sports

Insurance is mandatory when visiting the countries of Central Africa. The basic policy covers the costs of medical services, including:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment;
• Emergency medical care;
• Transportation to a medical facility;
• Purchase of medicines prescribed by a doctor;
• Repatriation in the event of death.

Most tourists want to engage in extreme sports or various activities in African countries. However, if you are planning an extreme activity, you must indicate this when applying for the policy, since basic insurance does not provide for payment if the insured event occurred during active recreation. Popular activities include water skiing, diving, cycling, and more.

Dangers in Central African countries

Depending on the specifics of the country, various options can be additionally included in the insurance. First of all, in any African country, you should not drink tap water or water with ice, it is dangerous because it cannot be treated.

African cuisine is significantly different from European and Ukrainian, so it can cause some digestive problems. For this reason, it is recommended to get vaccinated against certain diseases. You can also take out an additional option for people who have chronic problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

The usual danger of most African countries is mosquitoes, they can carry various dangerous diseases, including encephalitis and dengue fever. You can additionally include accident insurance, which includes treatment and rehabilitation in such cases.

The sun in African countries is quite strong, so it is important to use various creams and hats. The policy can include assistance with burns.

Level of medicine in African countries

Some countries offer a developed health care system, and some - a weak one. For example, in Kenya, medicine for foreigners is completely paid.

In large cities, you can count on high-quality service, but in villages this is a problem. There are pharmacies in all cities, but medicines are quite expensive. In general, the level of medicine in Kenya is quite low and a large part of the local population cannot afford treatment. However, foreigners can count on timely and professional assistance in private hospitals. In the absence of a policy, you have to pay for medical services, and the prices here are quite high. Thus, a visit to the doctor can cost 20-30 euros, and a day of treatment - from 100 euros.

On Parasol.ua you can calculate the cost of the policy using a convenient function - an online calculator. To find out the price, you just need to enter a few details about the trip. After that, you can order tour insurance to Central Africa online in just a few minutes.