Destination guide
Rwanda
"Mountain Gorillas in the Mist"
Specialist coverage
Coverage requirements
Rwanda's gorilla trekking permits cost $1,500 pp and are non-refundable — trip cancellation coverage is essential. High-altitude trekking in the Virungas adds altitude sickness and injury risk. Medical evacuation to Kigali or Nairobi is standard.
Primary requirement
Trip cancellation covering gorilla permit ($1,500+ pp)
Additional requirements
- 2 Medical evacuation $250k+ (to Kigali or Nairobi)
- 3 High-altitude trekking coverage
Regional risk levels
Recommended medical evacuation coverage by region
Virunga high-altitude trek
High risk Rec. Coverage $250k+
Kigali hospital
Moderate risk Rec. Coverage $50k–$100k
Booked for Rwanda?
Most operators require you to have insurance finalized 90 days before departure.
Get compliant quoteCoverage checklist
- Medical evacuation
- Repatriation
- Trip cancellation
- Delay & missed connection
- Baggage protection
- COVID-19 coverage