ADD → JIB

Mount Zuqualla

An extinct volcano with a circular crater lake, visible shortly after departing the Addis Ababa airspace.

Awash National Park

Look for the deep gorge carved by the Awash River and the surrounding savannah landscapes during the first half of the trip.

Lake Abbe

A breathtaking view of the salt lake on the Ethiopia-Djibouti border, famous for its otherworldly limestone chimneys and steam vents.

Djibouti City Skyline

Clear views of the urban sprawl, the Port of Djibouti, and the modern infrastructure of the Horn of Africa during the final approach.

Entoto Mountains

Immediately after takeoff from Addis Ababa, view the eucalyptus-covered ridges that overlook the capital city.

Afar Depression Edge

The landscape shifts dramatically from green plateaus to the jagged, orange-toned escarpments of the Great Rift Valley.

Gulf of Tadjoura

As the plane begins its descent, the deep blue waters of the Gulf contrast sharply against the stark white salt crusts of the shore.