You can get sunscreen everywhere on the island, but it's much more expensive than at home. Mosquitoes can be a real plague in Mauritius. Especially in the national parks, there are lots of mosquitoes all year round.
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Unfortunately, mosquitoes can bite through clothes! Mosquitoes are more likely to attack exposed skin but can still pierce through covered areas to reach your hidden blood vessels. While tight-fitting clothing may protect you from ticks, mosquitoes can easily bypass the fabric to bite you.
So, Where Are the Worst Places in the World for the Mosquito? It is believed Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have the highest numbers of mosquito species. Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Brazil are recorded to have the highest number of endemic species.
Avoid Getting BittenUse EPA-registered mosquito repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely. Use head nets, long sleeves and long pants if you venture into areas with high mosquito populations, such as salt marshes.
You should use a DEET-containing repellent (50–55%) for the body, particularly in the evenings. Remember though that there may also be day-biting mosquitoes that can carry dengue fever (see below) or chikungunya (see box, page 58) so keep your repellent to hand at all times.
Keep copies of important documents, including passports, separately. There have been reports of burglaries at villas where tourists have been staying. Make sure accommodation and hotel rooms are secure.Avoid renting accommodation that isn't registered with the Mauritius Tourism Authority.