SEARCH AND RESCUE

Evacuations by Helicopter

Kilimanjaro SAR (Search And Rescue) is the only helicopter-based search and rescue company on the Mountain. It offers the best and modern search and rescue services using helicopters that can fly in any weather.  Kilimanjaro SAR strives to make Kilimanjaro the safest tourist destination in Africa.

An emergency medical service to ensure your safety while hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru with helicopters that can be deployed within 5 minutes. We ensure a quick response and guarantee your safety regardless the season.

Our helicopter will pick you up from the designated area on the mountain, where our medical team will immediately start an in-flight medical treatment. Upon landing at KIA/Moshi Airport there will be transport, to take you to your local residence. If you require further medical attention upon
landing, you will be taken to our modern private High Altitude Medical clinic ideal for Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

Kilimanjaro SAR accepts insurance with Evacuation coverage up to 6,000 meters above Sea Level. Please be aware that coverage and eligibility requirements for this benefit differ by policy.

View/Download information about the altitude limits offered by different insurers (153KB PDF provided by Kilimanjaro SAR)

The website linked below showcases 75 different policies and providers that offer Medical Evacuation coverage.
https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-insurance-benefits/medical-evacuation-and-repatriation

Liability Form:

Download/Print our Evacuation Liability Form

Emergency Contact Number:

Dial our 24/7 active toll-free number 0800 713 713 for an immediate medical response

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