Lions and leopards and elephants, oh my! Whether you’re tracking the Big Five in Kruger or cruising the Okavango Delta, an African safari is the adventure of a lifetime. But when things go south, you want more than binoculars in your back pocket.
Rescue from the point of illness or injury to the nearest appropriate medical facility.
Evacuation and Advisory Services
Transportation/repatriation for members requiring hospitalization to home hospital of choice.
Traveler Assistance 24/7/365
Real-time help with destination healthcare systems, visas and passport issues, translation and more.
Detailed Destination Reports
Travel advisories and destination reports for 215 countries and territories.
Real-Time Events Alerts
Up-to-date notifications on health and security events worldwide.
From Safari to Safety Without the High Cost
A Lifesaving Evacuation After a Cape Buffalo Attack
On safari in Zimbabwe, Angie Heister had only four seconds before a hidden Cape buffalo charged, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. With Global Rescue, help arrived fast — an emergency helicopter evacuation, advanced trauma care and ongoing support that carried her through recovery and back to living fully. Angie’s story is proof: when the unthinkable happens in the wild, Global Rescue is the lifeline that makes survival, and recovery, possible.
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We’ll send help if you are unable to get to a hospital and in urgent need of care. With no distance requirement, rescue services are available whether you’re close to your lodging or in a remote location.
Medical Evacuation
If you do have to be hospitalized and you’re far from home, we have the proven capability to transport our members back to their home hospital of choice.
Medical and Security Services
Our operations centers are staffed by experienced nurses, paramedics and military special operations veterans.
Travel Assistance
Whether it’s a language barrier during an emergency or a lost passport, Global Rescue travel assistance can help with unexpected issues.
In-house Expertise
Speak to an in-house Global Rescue expert on the first call. Personalized communications, recommendations and responses continue until your emergency is resolved.
Destination Reports and Alerts
Travel advisories and destination reports for 215 countries and territories, including destination-specific risk assessments and restrictions.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Mobile Apps:
Global Rescue Mobile Apps are designed for operation on the current versions of Android and iOS operating systems. Availability of services is subject to your equipment compatibility, connectivity and signal in your location. There is no guarantee that all features and functionality will be available in your location. Use and availability of the Mobile Apps are subject to your service provider’s plan and may be subject to additional fees from your provider. The download and use of a Global Rescue Mobile App is subject to the terms of your Member Services Agreement and the applicable End User License Agreement (EULA).
For individuals 85+, medical transport is not included in membership. Members 85+ may purchase medical transport on a fee for service basis.
Mobile Apps:
Global Rescue Mobile Apps are designed for operation on the current versions of Android and iOS operating systems. Availability of services is subject to your equipment compatibility, connectivity and signal in your location. There is no guarantee that all features and functionality will be available in your location. Use and availability of the Mobile Apps are subject to your service provider’s plan and may be subject to additional fees from your provider. The download and use of a Global Rescue Mobile App is subject to the terms of your Member Services Agreement and the applicable End User License Agreement (EULA).