Kilimanjaro Rescue

Rescue on Kilimanjaro

The Helicopter Rescue Service is available on Mount Kilimanjaro

We at precious safaris ours take your safety very seriously. Below is the emergency protocol to follow in the event of an accident or the need to descend when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Since the Helicopter Rescue Service has been added, Kilimanjaro Rescue may now be completed fast and efficiently. Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue is easily accessible at any time in the event of Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness and Acute Mountain Sickness.

Helicopter evacuations were relatively uncommon in the past since the Kilimanjaro Rescue Team, which is headquartered locally, was unavailable. Currently, Kilimanjaro Rescue Helicopters stationed nearby complete an evacuation from the rescue site in under 15 minutes. The Kilimanjaro Rescue Operations assist any stranded climbers in need of medical attention in escaping from the world’s highest peak.

Travel and rescue insurance for the Kilimanjaro

You can get Kilimanjaro Travel and Rescue Insurance prior to climbing the mountain.

There is no need to worry about insurance while evacuating because Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue (SAR) collaborates with travel insurance providers.

Check your travel insurance coverage for evacuation up to 6,000m above sea level and medical treatments to confirm that your insurance includes helicopter rescue.

You can consult our Climb Kilimanjaro Guide to learn more about Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance.

Kilimanjaro Rescue’s insurance claims for Kilimanjaro evacuation run about $6000 from evacuation to treatment.

Kilimanjaro Rescue Helicopter Safety Procedures

Kilimanjaro Helicopter Rescue Safety Protocols adhere to WFR (Wilderness First Responder) protocols in times of emergency. This process demonstrates that, because they are trained and certified to respond, an evacuation without a helicopter is feasible.

There is no justification for becoming complacent and ignoring the necessary safety procedures.

Information Regarding The Kilimanjaro Search And Rescue Team

Today, a guaranteed response time of 5 minutes from the time of the emergency call allows for the possibility of Kilimanjaro Rescue, and helicopter evacuation is conceivable within a 15-minute window.

They offer free medical care to the park rangers, guides, porters, and other crew members as well as Kilimanjaro Animal Rescue.
They take the evacuated person to the Moshi clinic for mountain medicine and altitude sickness treatment.

Reserve Your Experience on Mount Kilimanjaro

You could have a life-changing tour experience thanks to the helicopter rescue. By scheduling an emergency helicopter for the Kilimanjaro Rescue Procedure, you will be able to climb Mount Kilimanjaro safely and securely.