Mauritius Packing List and Practicalities

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Passport valid for your whole stayDo not skip this oneCheck the current entry requirements for your nationality before booking; many tourist visits need no advance visa, but rules change.
Offline copies of bookings and onward ticketsArrivals may be asked for proof of accommodation and onward travel. A folder of PDFs on your phone works.
Driving licence if you plan to hire a carBring your home licence; check whether an International Driving Permit is recommended for your nationality.
Travel insurance details, saved offlineEspecially worth it in cyclone season (November to April), when weather can reshuffle plans.
A card that works abroad, plus some rupees in cashCards are widely accepted; markets, buses and small snack stalls prefer cash. The currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).

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Light, breathable clothes for warm humid days
One warm layer for winter evenings and the highlandsJune to September evenings drop to the high teens, and Curepipe sits noticeably cooler than the coast all year.
Modest cover-ups for temples and villagesShoulders and knees covered at religious sites; shoes come off at temple entrances.
A packable rain shell in summer (November to April)Tropical showers are short and warm but soaking; umbrellas fare badly in the wind.
Walking shoes with grip if you plan to hikeTrails at Black River Gorges and Le Morne are rocky and slick after rain.

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High-SPF mineral sunscreen, applied and reappliedDo not skip this oneThe tropical sun burns fast even through cloud, and mineral filters are the reef-considerate choice. See our reef-safe checklist.
Hat and decent sunglasses
Rash vest or UV shirt for snorkellingYour back will thank you after an hour face-down in the lagoon.
Water shoes for rocky lagoon entriesSome beaches have coral rubble and the odd sea urchin in the shallows.
Dry bag for boat trips and beach days

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Insect repellentMosquitoes are mostly an evening nuisance, busiest in the warm season.
Personal medication plus a copy of prescriptionsPharmacies are common in towns, but bring what you rely on.
Small first-aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, rehydration salts)
Motion-sickness tablets if boats are on the planCatamaran days and dolphin trips can roll once outside the lagoon.
A refillable bottleTap water is treated; many visitors still prefer bottled or filtered, especially right after heavy rain. Ask your accommodation.

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Plug adapters: Mauritius uses Type C and Type G sockets, 230 VDo not skip this oneMany hotels mix both socket types in one room; a UK-style Type G adapter covers most cases.
Power bank for long beach-and-drive days
Offline maps downloaded before you landCoverage is good overall but drops in the gorges and on remote south-coast roads.
Plan your data: local SIM, eSIM or roamingLocal prepaid SIMs and tourist eSIMs are inexpensive; airport kiosks sell them on arrival.
Waterproof phone pouch for the lagoon

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Packing & Practicalities