DUR → HLA

North Coast Shoreline

Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the luxury developments of Umhlanga and Sibaya as the plane climbs out of DUR.

Valley of a Thousand Hills

Iconic undulating landscape featuring deep valleys and emerald green hills between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

Drakensberg Escarpment

On clear days, the massive basalt peaks of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park are visible on the western horizon.

Sterkfontein Dam

A massive, deep blue reservoir nestled near the Free State border, often standing out against the brown winter grass.

Magaliesberg Ridges

Ancient quartzite mountain ranges that define the landscape during the final approach into Lanseria.

Umhlanga Coastline

A quick look at the famous red-and-white lighthouse and beach hotels immediately after takeoff.

KZN Midlands

A beautiful patchwork of dairy farms, forests, and small dams characteristic of the interior high-rainfall areas.

Tugela River Basin

The winding path of the Tugela River as it cuts through the rural terrain of northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Sandton Skyline

Depending on the approach path, the high-rise 'Manhattan of Africa' is often visible on the horizon to the south-east.

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

The distinctive layout of the world-famous race track can often be spotted just before landing at Lanseria.