Natural Hot Springs

Natural Hot Springs is located in Kivu, Rubavu District, and is known as Amashyuza. The water is inherently heated and might even boil when it emerges from the ground. These waters are one of the district's glories; locals believe the hot springs have medicinal properties and that they can cure a variety of maladies. Those who have the opportunity to visit have a good time cooking and eating items like Irish and sweet potatoes, as well as bananas.

In Natural Hot Springs, the water serves as a natural therapy for health problems such as the flu and rheumatic disorders, as well as stimulating the immune system, in the cooler portions of the springs where visitors are permitted to soak. The allure of Lake Kivu is also a chance for many Gisenyi inhabitants to make a living in the tourism business. A wide range of services are accessible in Gisenyi and throughout the lake. Amashyuza, for example, is known for its massages. Thacien Habimana, a 28-year-old massage therapist at the hot springs, says he grew up in a village near Lake Kivu and used to go fishing and canoeing often.

Location: Rubavu