travel insurance for Africa gives you peace of mind that, should specific holiday disasters strike either before or during your trip, you will be covered (please check your policy wording for full details of what is and is not covered), from medical expenses to gadget cover, you can trust us to find you a policy to suit your every need.

top tip: don’t forget to buy your travel insurance the moment you book your trip (or pay the deposit) so you are covered should you need to cancel your holiday or your trip is disrupted.

to help you feel even more at ease all Africa travel insurance policies on albert & eddie give you cover for:

activities: maybe you’re planning to hike up Kilimanjaro or safari through Zambia’s South Luangwa National park. no matter how you plan to spend your time, most policies on albert & eddie cover over one hundred different sports and activities. while some are covered as standard, it’s always best to check if you’ll need an extension or specific type of policy to include riskier sports. after all, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

personal belongings: the policies here include cover for all your personal belongings from clothes and shoes to electrical items and jewellery. with the brands on albert & eddie you can rest assured that should your personal belongings get lost, stolen or accidentally damaged you are covered. however, depending on the brand and policy type, you may need to add on an extension to include protection for your gadgets.

passport/documents: following the UK’s departure from the EU, take the time to check your cover to ensure your passport and travel documents are included in your cover. take a photocopy of your passport with you when out and about, or a digital copy on your phone, that way you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

yes! travel insurance will cover emergency treatment but will also cover repatriation (bringing you home), which will get you home if medically necessary after you have been discharged. being discharged from the hospital doesn’t always mean you are fit to travel, so your insurer will provide cover for accommodation until you are fit enough. remember to always give the emergency medical assistance team a call in the event of a medical emergency so they can guide you through the process.

most policies that can be found through albert & eddie offer a basic level of protection against Covid-19. for example, cancellation cover due to testing positive for Covid-19 within 14 days of your trip start date.

however, if you are looking for extra protection most travel insurance brands on albert & eddie offer a Covid-19 policy extension.