Travel insurance when you are on a Safari
Travel Insurance Saver offers online travel insurance that may cover safari-related events, whilst adhering to the policy terms and conditions. These plans may cover overseas medical expenses, medical evacuation, repatriation, cancellation costs, and luggage losses. Claims are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Plans provide varying levels of medical evacuation and repatriation coverage:
- Bare Essentials: $250,000.
- Essentials: $500,000.
- Comprehensive and Annual Multi-Trip: Unlimited.
Some conditions may apply to travel insurance when you are on a Safari:
Cover may be available for safari related events depending on the event. Claims are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Safaris are not generally excluded under the Travel Insurance Saver PDS. However, other general exclusions, conditions and limitations may apply. To know what you are and are not covered for, make sure you have fully read and understood the Product Disclosure Statement.
General exclusions to consider, but not limited to, are a loss arising from:
- A member of the travelling party intentionally and recklessly placing themselves in circumstances, or undertaking activities which pose a risk to their personal safety (except in an attempt to save a human life); or
- Excluded activities - hunting, playing polo, racing (except on foot), mountaineering using support ropes, paragliding, rock climbing, abseiling, participating in BASE jumping, running with the bulls, or pot holing; or
- Professional activities - participating in, or training for, a professional sporting activity.
Safari, luggage and specified items
Safari related claimable events may be covered unless they involve professional sports or paid activities. The Comprehensive and Annual Multi-Trip plans offer up to $4,000 for personal electronics such as camera or personal computer, with a depreciation rate applied.
For specific safari gear, travellers can opt for specified item travel insurance cover, allowing for an increased limit beyond standard luggage coverage, without depreciation. Proof of purchase is required for claims. Specified item travel insurance cover is only available under the Essentials, Comprehensive and Annual Multi-Trip plans (overseas travel).
Travel Insurance Saver's online plans may provide travel insurance cover for safari related events in various destinations, provided those destinations are selected during the quote process.
Safari and Annual Multi-Trip travel insurance
Safari destinations popular for their wildlife and conservation efforts include:
Safari and travel insurance cover for cancellation
The Bare Essentials plan offers a static limit of $2000, while Essentials, Comprehensive, and Annual Multi-Trip plans allow for adjustment.
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