Travel Insurance Plans for Traveling to Africa and the Middle East

A Travel Guard travel insurance plan can help reimburse certain emergency medical expenses and connect you with our 24/7 emergency travel assistance team who can help with locating adequate medical care, finding an English-speaking doctor or providing translation help.

Travel Guard travel insurance plans may also provide coverage for certain trip cancellations, delays, lost or delayed baggage, and other common travel disruptions. Allowing you to focus on your adventure with greater peace of mind.

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A longer vacation with higher trip costs may cost more than a short getaway and choosing a plan with higher benefit limits will also affect the price.

Keep in mind that while a travel insurance plan for a trip to countries in Africa and the Middle East does add a little extra onto your budget, it’s worth it if the unexpected happens. Accidents, delays and lost luggage costs all add up, and knowing you have coverage for certain covered expenses can alleviate a lot of stress and worry!

With Travel Guard, you can compare different plans side-by-side to find the right balance of coverage and cost for your needs. That way, you’ll know you’re getting value from your travel insurance plan, as well as greater peace of mind for your trip.

Travel insurance is not typically mandatory for travel to Africa and the Middle East, but it is strongly recommended. While some countries may require proof of insurance for visa purposes, the decision to purchase a travel insurance plan generally rests with the traveler. That said, having a travel insurance plan is especially important when traveling internationally, as it can help cover certain unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations and weather disruptions, which can be more complex when abroad.

For destinations in regions known for extreme weather or high-risk factors, such as hurricanes or civil unrest, it's advisable to buy comprehensive coverage as early as possible to ensure you're adequately protected.

Many U.S. health insurance plans may not have international coverage. To make sure you don’t risk having to pay unexpected emergency healthcare costs, having a travel insurance plan is essential. The U.S. Department of State recommends travel insurance that covers health, medical evacuation and trip cancellation when traveling internationally to help protect you against unexpected expenses.

Travel Guard travel insurance plans are designed to cover you when traveling outside the United States, including trips to most countries in Africa and the Middle East. Instead of offering one single “worldwide” plan, we provide a range of options that can be tailored to your individual trip details, like your destination, travel dates and the level of coverage you want.

Yes, many travel insurance plans offer emergency medical evacuation coverage, which can be crucial when traveling to remote or underserved areas in Africa and the Middle East. If you experience a serious covered medical emergency, this coverage may reimburse the cost to be transported to the nearest suitable medical facility, or even back home if necessary.

Travel Guard’s base plans typically cover lower-risk activities like snorkeling or most hiking. However, if you’re planning adventurous or extreme activities, like trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro for example, you’ll want to add Travel Guard’s Adventure Sports Bundle to your travel insurance plan. The Adventure Sports Bundle removes the exclusions on the policy related to adventurous and extreme activities (some limitations still apply, be sure and review your plan details to confirm you have the coverage you need).