Riemvasmaak Natural Hot Spring
Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape, South Africa
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- Location
- Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Water type
- iron-rich
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Riemvasmaak Natural Hot Spring lies in South Africa's Northern Cape, at the bottom of a gorge reached after a hike. The iron-rich water, pH 6.3, forms an open-air pool suited to wild bathing.
Insider tip — Riemvasmaak Natural Hot Spring is a thermal spring in the heart of the Riemvasmaak community nature reserve (Northern Cape), in the Gordonia district, on the banks of the Orange River. The hot water rises in a spectacular desert setting in the Augrabies mountains. Riemvasmaak was a community displaced under apartheid and returned to its inhabitants in 1994.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.