Emergency Services
Emergency
Contacts
Everything you need in an emergency in Mauritius.
Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before you need them. Police 999, Ambulance 114, and Fire 995 are the three most important to know.
Hospitals with 24h Emergency
Vets by Region
Emergency vet care across the island. Always call ahead — after-hours cover varies by practice.
Dr. Eric De Maudave Bestel
Tamarin, West Coast
Experienced small animal and exotic vet. Featured practice on Mauritius Life. Long-serving veterinarian serving the west coast and Black River area.
Clinique Vétérinaire du Nord
Grand Baie, North
General small animal practice serving the north coast. Dogs, cats, and small animals.
Vétérinaire Quatre Bornes
Quatre Bornes, Central
Central plateau veterinary clinic. Good access from Moka, Rose Hill, and Vacoas.
Clinique Animaux Péreybère
Pereybere, North-East
North-east coast clinic. Small animals and exotics. Close to Cap Malheureux and Grand Gaube.
Phone numbers should be verified — contact details change. See the full vets directory for the complete list of registered practices island-wide.
Embassies & High Commissions
British High Commission
+230 202 9400French Embassy
+230 202 0100South African High Commission
+230 212 6925US Embassy
+230 202 4400Indian High Commission
+230 208 3775Australian High Commission
+230 202 0160Useful Contacts
In Case of Cyclone
Follow Météo France Mauritius bulletins at meteo.intnet.mu or on Radio Mauritius. The cyclone warning system uses four classes:
A cyclone is within 200km. Be aware. Listen to bulletins.
Cyclone within 150km. Go to a solid building. Secure property.
Stay indoors. Do not go out unless absolutely essential. Dangerous winds.
Extreme danger. Do NOT go outside for any reason. Life-threatening conditions.
Cyclone preparedness
- —Stock bottled water, tinned food, candles, matches, and a power bank before cyclone season (November to April)
- —Do not go outside during the eye of the cyclone — conditions return suddenly and without warning
- —Stay away from windows and glass doors during Class 3 and 4
- —Follow official announcements — do not rely on social media alone
Medical Emergencies
For serious emergencies, SAMU (114) will dispatch an ambulance. Private ambulances are also available and typically respond faster — ask at your hotel or villa. If self-transporting, go directly to the nearest private hospital emergency department. For non-life-threatening situations, private hospitals accept walk-ins at any time.