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Which side of the plane to sit from Kasane Airport (Kasane) to Maun Airport (Maun)?

Our Recommendation
9.5

Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer spectacular views of the Kalahari ecosystem, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Linyanti Swamps, the Selinda Spillway, and the heart of the Okavango Delta's permanent water channels.

Right Side Highlights
9.5
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Chobe River Front

Visible immediately after takeoff, showing the lush border between Botswana and Namibia's Caprivi Strip.

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Linyanti Swamps

An intricate network of reed beds and lagoons that form a remote wilderness sanctuary.

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Selinda Spillway

A unique waterway that occasionally links the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti river system.

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Okavango Delta Channels

The iconic 'hippie paths' and crystal-clear water veins that define this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Chief's Island

The largest landmass within the Delta, visible as a massive green oasis surrounded by water.

The right side is premier for seeing the 'water in the desert' phenomenon. During the flood season (May-August), the contrast between the turquoise water and the parched earth is most striking. Mid-day or afternoon flights offer the best overhead lighting to see through the clear water to the sandy bottom.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Chobe Forest Reserve

Dense mopane woodlands and ancient migratory corridors for the world's largest elephant population.

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Savuti Marsh

The remnants of an inland lake, famous for its unpredictable water flow and high predator density.

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Mababe Depression

A vast, flat grassland that attracts massive herds of zebra and wildebeest during the rainy season.

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Moremi Game Reserve

The eastern edge of the Delta where dry peninsula land meets seasonal floodplains.

Sit on the left for better views of the Savuti region. If flying in the morning, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the dry-land game areas. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from forest to open plains.

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Route Information

Distance: 300 km (186 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 30 min

Departure: BBK (-17.83289909362793, 25.16239929199219)

Arrival: MUB (-19.97260093688965, 23.43110084533691)

Route Type: Domestic

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