Rwanda: Rubavu – Residents Seek Improved Facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs

The local community in Rubavu District decries the lack of improved facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs, calling for its development as a tourism destination.

Nyamyumba, located near Lake Kivu, is a popular destination for people from all walks of life seeking the natural healing properties of its water. Visitors come to witness the springs and bathe in the hot tub to improve blood circulation, reduce stress, and alleviate skin irritations.

The hot springs site currently has two main water sources being accessed separately; ordinary and VIP sections at Rwf1,000 and Rwf2,000 respectively.

The lack of updated facilities, such as changing rooms for both men and women, as well as coffee shops and restaurants in the area, continue to be something the local community seeks.

Joseph Ndayisenga, a 31-year-old geography teacher in Nyanza District, frequently visits the hot springs for relaxation. We found him in the VIP section.

“I always come here to refresh my body as this water is a source of medicine. I was feeling very tired but now I feel relaxed,” he said.

Both locals and foreigners can be found at the hot springs, with the latter often visiting for warmth or a natural massage.

“I just feel the warmth, and then I feel good,” says Mzee George Njoroge, a Kenya national.

His colleague, Kabaka Muteesa, who works as a mechanic, regularly visits the hot springs for a body massage.

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