Buwenda

Mountain in Eastern Region · 1,253 m

1,253 m
Elevation
65 m
Prominence
3.4 km
Hike length one way
0.4700, 33.1792
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Buwenda

3.4 km
one way
173 m
of ascent
1 h 47 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,129 m3.4 km · 1,253 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
3.4 km on foot · ↑ 173 m · about 1 h 47 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 3.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 4.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Buwenda?

Buwenda is 1,253 m above sea level and lies in Eastern Region. Its prominence is 65 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Buwenda?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 3.4 km one way with 173 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 47 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Buwenda?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 3.4 km on foot · ↑ 173 m · about 1 h 47 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 3.9 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Buwenda in Conquer?

Yes — Buwenda is one of 1,061 peaks in Uganda 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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