- Insect-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya are present. There have been cases of malaria in the past. ...
- Foodborne, waterborne and other infectious diseases can include gastroenteritis and hepatitis. Drink only boiled or bottled water. ...
- HIV/AIDS is a risk. ...
- The standard of public medical facilities varies.
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.
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Courses or boosters usually advised: Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: none. No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.
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Since 2012 the potable water supplied by the Mauritius Central Water Authority or CWA is treated to meet the norms set by the World Health Organization for drinkable water. It means our water is safe for drinking. Our water quality levels are closely monitored by the CWA scientific service department.
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There are no dangerous or deadly poisonous animals in Mauritius. There are, however, some species with painful stings, and in some rare cases that cause allergies, such as wasps or bees. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist if this happens.
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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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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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Disadvantages: Limited accessibility to the center: The center, especially Port-Louis, is less accessible from the West than from the North. Summer heat: Summers are hot, but less so than in the north of the island.
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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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Mosquitoes can be a real plague in Mauritius. Especially in the national parks, there are lots of mosquitoes all year round. 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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PCR tests are carried out on entry, on the seventh and 14th day after entry. Update 2021-07-12: Entry into Mauritius as of Thursday (15 July) is only possible for fully vaccinated travelers who can present a negative PCR test and foreign health insurance.
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