Travel Insurance

A selection of travel insurance options by country of origin is available below.

Go2Africa strongly recommends the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance for the duration of your journey. A hundred and one unpredictable things can go wrong while - or even before - you go on vacation.

If unforeseen circumstances should force you to cancel or reschedule your trip, reroute your travel services, return home early, or even seek emergency medical treatment, travel insurance can cover the costs of these unpredictable events.

Insurance can only be purchased prior to departure and should be purchased immediatly after confirmation of your travel reservation. Go2Africa urges you to fully assess your needs and purchase adequate and necessary travel insurance.

United Kingdom

Direct Travel Insurance was established in 1993 as one of the first independent specialists to offer travel insurance products directly to the public. They have a comprehensive range of cover options, with good benefits at competitive premiums. All their travel policies are provided by AIG, one of the leading international insurance and finance organisations. Visit their website at www.direct-travel.co.uk.

United States

Columbine Consulting Services LLC is an independent agent that specialises in travel protection programmes for Go2Africa travellers. They offer policies from many of the finest travel insurance companies in America. Once they have received your travel insurance request they will provide you with a quote tailored to your specific needs. Read more about Columbine Consulting Services LLC.

Europe

Worldwide Insure offers travel insurance policies for multiple, single and long-stay trips. Worldwide Travel Insurance is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Get an instant quote online by visiting www.worldwideinsure.com.

Australia & New Zealand

Travel Insurance Direct offers online travel insurance in Australia and abroad. Underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited, they provide 24-hour emergency assistance through Mondial Assistance, the world's largest travel insurance and assistance company. Visit their website at www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au.

World Nomads partners with some of the best insurers in the world, including Allianz Australia, Allianz New Zealand and World Access. They are all part of the Mondial Assistance Group, the largest travel assistance company in the world, with over 35 call centres in 28 countries. Visit www.worldnomads.com for more information.

South Africa

Tourmed offers travel medical insurance designed specifically for travel to southern Africa. The cover is underwritten by AIG, the world's largest insurer, and emergency services are provided by International SOS, who operates a 24 hour call centre that can be easily accessed by travellers in each of the 12 countries that Tourmed covers. Visit www.sa-tourmed.com for an instant quote and specify South Africa as your country of departure. Please note that South African residents cannot apply for cover for travel within South Africa's borders.