Is it necessary to take out travel and medical insurance?

Travel insurance is insurance which covers things like cancellations of trips, lost luggage and so forth. This kind of insurance is very much an optional extra on a tour of this nature. Medical insurance however is very important in the event of a serious accident or medical emergency. If someone is injured or becomes ill in the desert it can be a costly procedure to transport them to the safety of a hospital, as chances are they may have to be airlifted. For this reason it is very important to have adequate medical cover when embarking on a desert 4×4 safari.