FBM → MJM

Lubumbashi Cityscape

Aerial view of the 'Copper Capital' including the distinctive heap of the slag pile near the city center during initial climb.

Likasi Open Pits

Massive copper and cobalt excavations with tiered terracing and vibrant turquoise tailing ponds visible shortly after departure.

Upemba Depression

Distal views of the expansive network of lakes and marshes that characterize this biodiverse UNESCO-listed region.

Katanga Savannah

The transition from the high-altitude Miombo woodlands to the flatter, greener landscapes of the Kasai region.

SNCC Railway Line

The historic railway artery connecting the mining south to the river ports of the north, visible snaking through the bush.

Lomami River Tributaries

Intricate, winding river patterns that feed into the Congo Basin, appearing like silver threads against the green canopy.

Mbuji-Mayi Diamond Pits

Distinctive crater-like artisanal and industrial diamond mines that define the landscape as you descend into the city.

Kasai Settlements

Compact, grid-like rural villages with thatched roofs and red-dirt paths that become more frequent near the destination.