BurundiMakambaSamweru

Samweru

Mountain in Makamba · 1,821 m

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1,821 m
Elevation
286 m
Prominence
2.8 km
Hike length one way
-4.2900, 29.7903
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Samweru

2.8 km
one way
288 m
of ascent
1 h 37 min
round trip

The route starts at Kwa Sibinanga — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,542 m2.8 km · 1,828 m

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Parking and starting point

1Kwa Sibinanga
parking · northwest of the peak
2.8 km on foot · ↑ 288 m · about 1 h 37 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Samweru?

Samweru is 1,821 m above sea level and lies in Makamba, Burundi. Its prominence is 286 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Samweru?

From Kwa Sibinanga it is about 2.8 km one way with 288 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 37 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Samweru?

The nearest parking is Kwa Sibinanga (northwest of the peak) — 2.8 km on foot · ↑ 288 m · about 1 h 37 min round trip. In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Samweru in Conquer?

Yes — Samweru is one of 214 peaks in Burundi in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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