The high cost of medical care for victims of flight accidents led to the creation of flight insurance. You will be protected in the event of death, dismemberment, and loss of sight.

The frustrating in-and-out-of-network policies that you experience with your normal health insurance plan will not be present with your flight insurance policy.That is one aspect you are sure to appreciate. You will be able to count n coverage across the world.

If you already have a trip cancellation insurance policy, or a travel insurance plan, then you will really appreciate that flight insurance can be purchased on a standalone basis. This alleviates any concern that your flight policy may be part of a larger, unnecessarily expensive bundle.

Being able to buy airline flight insurance by itself can really be a great way to limit your costs. This will come in handy as emergency care can be quite expensive. You can secure up to $1,000,000 worth of coverage on your policy to cover any accident occurring during your flight.

Airline flight insurance is perfect for any traveler. From business travelers to vacationers, Plan comes in handy for any type of traveler.And you can often add concierge services to your trip to help make your travel experience run smoother.

If you are ready to get a quote on flight insurance, the process is as simple as heading to the internet. Many web sites offer free, no-obligation estimates, and there are also insurance comparison sites that will let you view policy benefits and costs side-by-side.

No matter how often you fly or where you are headed, you can trust airline flight insurance to guarantee you the affordable, high-quality medical care you need when flight accidents occur. For a small investment, travelers can enjoy robust coverage that will allow them to board their next flight with greater peace of mind.

Trip cancellation insurance is not the only insurance that you will need when planning an African safari. You will also require a plan that covers medical expenses, should the occasion arise. Safari operators may extend some insurance, but remember that the coverage may be both expensive and inadequate.

The trip cancellation insurance plan must cover these benefits: safari cancellation and curtailment, and baggage loss and delay. Baggage safety remains a major problem at African airports.

Safaris can/could be cancelled due to the weather, the lack of enough participants for the safari, or baggage problems. Even if the cancellation of a safari is not a usual occurrence, insurance for trip cancellation is very important.

Usual and necessary medical coverage includes coverage for all sudden medical issues. Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of mortal remains are also usually included. Many plans offer trip cancellation insurance together with international medical coverage. Shop around for plans until you receive a suitable trip cancellation and medical insurance plan that works for an African safari.

Trip cancellation insurance usually covers those costs related to travel that are not refunded. These may include hotel reservations, airfare, and other tickets purchased. You will require receipts and proof of reservation and cancellation in order to make a claim on a trip cancellation insurance plan.

While taking out medical insurance, you must ensure that the expenses will actually be paid for in a safari situation. Most of the plans will require that you pre-approve or organize the evacuation through the insurance company, and most safari emergencies will likely occur in places where communication with the outside may be impossible. The trip cancellation and travel insurance company selected must be able to still accept claims.

Remember to also purchase your travel cancellation insurance and medical insurance within seven days of booking your travel. In some cases, travel cancellation is only available within the one-week window, while other plans offer extra benefits to plans purchased within a week of reservations.

The hotel was built on the elephants migration route and the same herds of elephants continue to walk the same route even though there is a building in the path.

The hotel guests are thrilled to be part of this fabulous event.

The hosts of the hotel make sure that everyone is safe because not much will stop the elephants nor will they divert not that any one wants them too! So they just strole straight through every so often much to the delight and safety of guests.

If you would like to experience this for yourself
we can book your safari contact us today so that you can migrate to the wonderful elephant safari

We had a wonderful trip and really had no problems with finding food for our daughter or cots in the hotels etc. In fact the whole trip was perfect. We were very careful to use mosquito nets, to cover her with a strong mosquito repellent and in fact she was not bitten once in the whole trip.

So if you are thinking of travelling to Africa with your family but are worried whether your children will enjoy the safari and whether they will be safe we hope you will be encouraged with our personal experiences. Our daughter Juliette has enjoyed safaris from the very earliest age and have friends who have raised their children so the easy answer is yes children do adapt well to the wild but with some conditions.

Children tend to love the wildlife and a safari is usually a wonderful experience for children of all ages. It can get a bit long and hot for children so we have some suggestions for you;

• take with you some animal spotting safari games
• learn the Swahili names for the animals which will help the children build a relationship with your driver and should provide fun.
• You can download “safari games” free from the web and this will keep them busy. We have a FREE children’s activity pack which you can view or download and print free of charge and includes a safari animal check list with Swahili animal names, plus some other fun stuff.

The only real incident that we had that could be useful for other parents travelling with young children while on safari…
We went on a night drive in Zambia in an open vehicle with other guests from the lodge.  It turned out to be one of the most spectacular we have ever done. We spotted a young leopard and later found ourselves right in the middle of a herd of buffalo being ambushed by four female lions. The lions missed their prey. Our daughter in all the confusion started crying: Within seconds the lions who normally consider vehicles as just part of the landscape started to look at the vehicle as a potential prey, a small animal in distress. It was fortunate that our driver spotted the change and drove away at full speed with a pack of lions following us.

The food in safari lodges tends to be quite relaxed so no problems here either. In general there should be no problems keeping children occupied in their new and exciting world here they will come face to face with a different culture and also perhaps poverty for the first time, but I think the reality of Africa can play an important part in the education of our sometimes over protected children.

As far as safety is concerned we feel there is no real danger as long as the parents act sensibly. Once you have booked your safari it would be a good idea to sit down with your children and explain that Africa is a different world from the one they are used to, where there is danger around. There is no need to inflate but camp rules must be obeyed, because if they are not, the consequences can be very serious. For very young children I would suggest you select your camp carefully and check with your travel advisor which are most suitable for children. We can guide you on this from first hand experience as we have been on many safaris with our children. We also have a lot of information for going on safari & travelling in Africa

It is recommended that young children should not be vaccinated and are excused in most countries for yellow fever but truthfully I don’t feel this should be of concern. This is a rare disease which you should not encounter  in a safari lodge. Of a higher matter is malaria which is a problem right through the tropics. The local population catch it regularly and it is usually considered no worse than a bout of flu. However depending on the strain, it can be dangerous and the solution here is good prevention. Young children cannot take malaria tablets but please get advice from your doctor. Make sure that you apply mosquito repellent generously, cover up arms and legs before sundown and ensure that the children sleep under mosquito nets. If you take these precautions you can cut the risk of malaria to almost zero.

Do not be scared about taking your children to Africa,  it is a wonderful experience for them and we have been back with Juliette many times, but do cover them up well and no safaris in open vehicles for very small children

Note: The above information is advice given on the basis of the author’s experience at the time of writing and the author cannot take responsibility for any traveller choosing to take the advise above. Travellers should speak to their GP and take advice from the relevant authorities before travelling.