Wikki Hot Springs
Wikki, Bauchi State, Nigeria, Nigeria
- Location
- Wikki, Bauchi State, Nigeria, Nigeria
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Wikki Hot Springs, in Bauchi State, Nigeria, lies at the heart of Yankari National Park. Its thermal water emerges at 40°C in an open-air pool surrounded by savanna, suited to wild bathing.
Insider tip — Wikki Warm Springs in Yankari National Park is Nigeria's most celebrated natural thermal pool, maintained at a remarkably constant 31-38°C year-round by geological upwelling. The crystal-clear water flows over white sand in a jungle clearing visited by baboons, waterbuck, and elephants at the river's edge at dawn. The pool is clean enough to swim in with eyes open, making it exceptional in West Africa. Book a banda at Wikki Camp to have the springs to yourself before the day-trippers arrive.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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: Saison sèche.