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Makaka

Mountain in Central · 1,302 m

1,302 m
Elevation
75 m
Prominence
1.9 km
Hike length one way
-15.3075, 28.2836
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Makaka

1.9 km
one way
78 m
of ascent
58 min
round trip

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

1,226 m1.9 km · 1,302 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
1.9 km on foot · ↑ 78 m · about 58 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 5.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 6.4 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 Makaka?

Makaka is 1,302 m above sea level and lies in Central. Its prominence is 75 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Makaka?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.9 km one way with 78 m of ascent. Expect around 58 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Makaka?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 1.9 km on foot · ↑ 78 m · about 58 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 5.5 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 Makaka in Conquer?

Yes — Makaka is one of 604 peaks in Zambia 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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