DXB → CPT

Rub' al Khali

The vast 'Empty Quarter' desert of Saudi Arabia with its massive, rolling orange sand dunes.

Ethiopian Highlands

Rugged, high-altitude terrain and deep gorges often referred to as the Roof of Africa.

Lake Turkana

The world's largest permanent desert lake, known as the 'Jade Sea' due to its striking color.

Serengeti/Mara Ecosystem

Expansive grasslands of East Africa, visible if the flight path tracks slightly inland.

The Great Karoo

The starkly beautiful, semi-arid wilderness that dominates the interior of South Africa.

Table Mountain

The world-famous flat-topped mountain usually appears on the right during the final approach into Cape Town.

Hajar Mountains

Dramatic jagged peaks visible shortly after departure from Dubai as you cross the UAE and Oman border.

Gulf of Aden

The deep blue transition from the Arabian Peninsula to the Horn of Africa.

Bazaruto Archipelago

Stunning turquoise waters and white sand bars off the coast of Mozambique during the mid-to-late flight.

Drakensberg Escarpment

Distant views of South Africa's highest mountain range as the flight progresses south.

False Bay

Aerial views of the Cape Peninsula's eastern coastline during the final descent into CPT.