UgandaWestern RegionMakulima

Makulima

Mountain in Western Region · 1,593 m

1,593 m
Elevation
51 m
Prominence
1.5 km
Hike length one way
0.6661, 30.3042
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Makulima

1.5 km
one way
112 m
of ascent
51 min
round trip

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

1,492 m1.5 km · 1,593 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
1.5 km on foot · ↑ 112 m · about 51 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 7.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 7.6 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 Makulima?

Makulima is 1,593 m above sea level and lies in Western Region. Its prominence is 51 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Makulima?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.5 km one way with 112 m of ascent. Expect around 51 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Makulima?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 1.5 km on foot · ↑ 112 m · about 51 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 7.0 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 Makulima in Conquer?

Yes — Makulima 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.

Conquer Makulima in the app

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