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Amoropii Hot Springs

Nyakageyi, Uganda
Amoropii Hot Springs
Location
Nyakageyi, Uganda
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
35 °C
pH
7

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
35 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

Minéraux

Amoropii Hot Springs is a natural thermal site in the Karamoja sub-region of northeastern Uganda, where chloride-rich hot water emerges from the ancient Precambrian basement of the Karamoja plateau in a landscape inhabited by the semi-nomadic Karamojong people. The springs, used by local communities for bathing and therapeutic purposes, are part of Uganda's broader East African Rift Valley geothermal system. The remote, wild character of the Karamoja region — with its vast savannahs, traditional Karamojong culture, and wildlife-rich landscapes — gives Amoropii an authentically off-grid East African hot springs character.

Insider tip — Amoropii hot springs are located near Lake Albert in western Uganda, where sodium-chloride geothermal waters emerge and are used by local communities for soothing and rejuvenating baths. The natural setting of savanna and gallery forest provides a tranquil backdrop. Access is straightforward from Fort Portal, making the springs a restorative stop en route to Kibale Forest National Park.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 35 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.