DOH → JNB

Doha Skyline

A stunning view of the Pearl-Qatar and the West Bay skyscrapers immediately after departure from Hamad International.

Rub' al Khali

Cross the 'Empty Quarter' of Saudi Arabia, showcasing massive, undulating orange sand dunes that stretch to the horizon.

Ethiopian Highlands

Fly over the 'Roof of Africa,' featuring dramatic basalt plateaus, deep river canyons, and the Simien Mountains.

Mount Kilimanjaro

The undisputed highlight; the aircraft typically passes to the west, offering a clear view of the snow-capped Kibo peak.

Lake Malawi

A long, shimmering blue expanse visible as you traverse the southern portion of the Great Rift Valley.

Gauteng Highveld

An aerial view of the affluent northern suburbs of Johannesburg and the dense urban cluster of Sandton on final approach.

Red Sea Coast

Observe the intricate coral reef systems and turquoise lagoons along the coastline of Saudi Arabia and Eritrea.

Lake Turkana

Known as the 'Jade Sea,' this massive desert lake in northern Kenya is recognizable by its striking green hue.

Great Rift Valley

View the dramatic escarpments and the chain of soda lakes that define the East African geological fault line.

Serengeti Ecosystem

Vast, golden savannah plains visible through Tanzania, occasionally showing the movement of massive animal herds.

Limpopo River

Cross the historic border between Zimbabwe and South Africa, marked by the winding path of the Limpopo.

Pretoria Skyline

As the plane descends, catch sight of the Union Buildings and the administrative capital's urban layout.