What are the dangers and annoyances in Mauritius?

Cyclones and heavy rainfall can cause flooding and disrupt services. Stay up to date with local weather conditions. Know how to evacuate from your hotel or cruise ship and follow the advice of local authorities. Crime levels are low, but petty crime occurs, including pickpocketing and bag-snatching.



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The country is situated in an active tropical cyclone basin, exposing it to disasters and climate risks. Temperatures and sea levels in Mauritius are rising at a faster rate than global averages, and the country is also facing accelerated coastal erosion and coral bleaching.

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On the whole, Mauritius has no real major danger zones. Downtown Port Louis and central tourist areas logically do have a marginally higher crime rate, but most of the time it is also safe to go to. A visitor should be perfectly safe walking along the well-lit beachfront and bustling streets at night.

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Although there are no malarial mosquitoes in Mauritius, the Ministry of Health may ask you for a blood sample either at the airport or at a later stage during your stay if you have travelled from a country where malaria is common. Cases of dengue fever transmitted by mosquitoes have been reported.

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A detailed list of prohibited goods is available online. Restricted/controlled goods subject to an import permit include petroleum oils, rice, flour, syringes, drugs and psychotropic substances, firecrackers, arms and ammunition, and second-hand motor vehicles, among others.

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The major GII weakness for Mauritius is the Innovation Efficiency Ratio, in which it ranks 105th. Knowledge & Technology Outputs (115th), the lowest-ranked GII area, highlighted itself as a weakness for Mauritius.

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Most Mauritians are used to drinking tap water and eating in food stalls at every street corner. However, those not used to it should avoid doing so, as severe food poisoning may occur. It is thus advisable to drink mineral water and accept ice cubes only in hotels that treat tap water.

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Malaria or dengue fever aren't a danger in Mauritius, but mosquito bites are annoying nevertheless. Mosquito repellent is useful in any case, but you can just as easily buy it locally.

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While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.

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The best side of Mauritius however has to be the West coast, purely for the variety it offers in terms of culture (Port Louis), Exploration and natural wonders (Le Morne Brabant) and arguably the island's most popular resort; Fliq en Flaq.

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Dangers to avoid Although the waters in Mauritius are generally calm and safe, there are a few dangers to be aware of. There were 43 reported deaths from drowning in Mauritius in 2020 and reports of Stonefish or Jellyfish stings are not rare.

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