Ikogosi Warm Springs
Ikogosi Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Location
- Ikogosi Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 70 °C
- pH
- 7.2
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Bicarbonate sodiumCalcium
The Ikogosi Warm Springs is a tourist attraction located at Ikogosi, a town in Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria. Flowing abreast the warm spring is another cold spring which meets the warm spring at a confluence, each maintaining its thermal properties.
These attributes make the spring a tourist attraction in Nigeria.
Research suggested that the warm spring has a temperature of about 70°C at the source and 37°C at the confluence.
Insider tip — Observe the confluence line where the hot and cold waters meet without mixing — a phenomenon still scientifically unexplained.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 70 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.