Kapishya Hot Springs
Shiwa Ng'andu, Northern Province, Zambia
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Shiwa Ng'andu, Northern Province, Zambia
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Kapishya Hot Springs, near Shiwa Ng'andu in Zambia's Northern Province, offers thermal water around 41°C. Indoor and outdoor baths, a sauna and massage round out this site set deep in the Zambian bush.
Insider tip — Kapishya Hot Springs on the historic Shiwa Ng'andu Estate (the 'Africa House') — 41°C, sulphur-free, crystal-clear water on the Mansha River banks. Groundwater heated 6–7km underground. Drinkable, very soft water with minimal mineral content. Remote wilderness paradise in northern Zambia.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.