BNC → BUX

Rwenzori Mountains

The legendary 'Mountains of the Moon' rise sharply to the southeast, often topped with snow and glaciers despite being on the equator.

Semliki River Meanders

A highly sinuous river that marks the international border with Uganda, snaking through the valley floor.

Lake Albert Southern Tip

The shimmering waters of Lake Albert begin to appear as the aircraft descends toward the Bunia plateau.

Virunga National Park

The northern sectors of Africa's oldest national park, characterized by diverse savanna and riverine ecosystems.

Rift Valley Escarpment

The dramatic geological drop-off where the high plateaus fall away into the depths of the Western Rift.

Ituri Rainforest Canopy

A vast, unbroken carpet of deep green representing one of the most biodiverse equatorial forests on Earth.

Mount Hoyo

A prominent mountain feature known for its extensive cave systems and dense forest cover north of Beni.

Artisanal Mining Patches

Small, scattered clearings in the forest where local communities search for gold and other minerals.

Beni Urban Fringe

The transition from the bustling streets of Beni to the remote wilderness of the North Kivu province.