Flying Doctors
Sep 22nd, 2006, 01:48 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Flying Doctors
We're going on a Northern circuit safari in November (9 days) followed by another 9 days in Zanzibar. We're looking at taking out the Flying Doctors membership for our trip, but are offered either 14 days or 2 months membership. Does anyone know if it is worthwhile taking the 2 months membership to cover us in Zanzibar - if indeed the 1000 kms limit even reaches there? Thank you very much!
Sep 22nd, 2006, 02:55 AM
#2
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
9 days on Zanzibar? That is a long time!
Yes, Zanzibar is covered in the 1000km plan.
I normally recommend it if you are going to remote places and/or doing activities such as climbing Kilimanjaro or trekking and/or you are older with the potential for heart problems and such.
Yes, Zanzibar is covered in the 1000km plan.
I normally recommend it if you are going to remote places and/or doing activities such as climbing Kilimanjaro or trekking and/or you are older with the potential for heart problems and such.
Sep 5th, 2007, 06:44 AM
#4
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I thought I would bump this up as I emailed Flying Doctors about which coverage to take for a 2 week safari and they sent me an area map stating that the $15 tourist membership would cover me. I am going to both Kenya and Tanzania; mainly Amboseli, Samburu, Massai Mara, Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongora. Just FYI.
Sep 5th, 2007, 07:59 AM
#6
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There are hospitals in Stone Town and also Dar. My sister had to see the doctor at the hospital when we arrived in Zanzibar (Malarone problems). It's a "third world" facility, but the medical staff seemed competent and the German tour operations manager based in Stone Town says that she uses it with no hesitations. In Dar, there is the Aga Khan Hospital, which could be reached via a quick flight out of ZNZ.
Sep 5th, 2007, 10:07 AM
#7
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 8,675
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Zanzibar is covered in the 1000km plan, but premium is a bit higher than $15... check for additional due (believe only $10 - total $25/person) from Flying Doctors.
The 1000km is from Nairobi where Flying Doctor's is based.
The 1000km is from Nairobi where Flying Doctor's is based.
Sep 24th, 2007, 08:55 AM
#10
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Medjet has affiliates that can fly you out of remote areas but I got them to cover medical costs/flights to the hospital of my choice (usa). This cost as you know, can exceed $75k and they have no limit.
