Flying Doctor Services in Tanzania
Essential emergency medical evacuation cover for safari and remote travel within Tanzania.
The Flying Doctor Service, operated by the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), provides rapid air evacuation from remote areas in Tanzania to major hospitals for emergency medical treatment.
It is designed for travellers visiting areas with limited medical facilities, such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Ruaha, Nyerere (Selous), Katavi, Mahale Mountains, and remote islands in Zanzibar.
- Fast medical evacuation from national parks, game reserves, or islands.
- Access to well-equipped hospitals in Arusha or Dar es Salaam.
- Peace of mind for travellers in remote regions.
- Affordable short-term tourist membership options.
- Membership or cover is arranged before travel (often included in your safari package).
- In the event of a serious medical emergency, your safari guide or lodge will contact the Flying Doctor Service.
- A fully equipped aircraft with medical staff will be dispatched to the nearest airstrip.
You will be flown to the most appropriate hospital for your condition.
- All major national parks and game reserves in Tanzania.
Zanzibar and other remote islands within Tanzania.
Remote areas accessible by airstrip.
- Short-term tourist cover (1–3 months) – ideal for safari and beach holiday visitors.
- Annual cover – for frequent travellers or residents.
- Usually covers evacuation only, not in-hospital treatment (which your travel insurance should cover).
- Flying Doctor cover is not a substitute for travel insurance — it works alongside it.
- Ensure your travel insurance includes medical treatment, hospitalisation, and repatriation.
- Keep your membership card or details with you while travelling.
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