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GBE → MUB
Which side of the plane to sit from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Gaberone) to Maun Airport (Maun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the arid Kalahari sands to the shimmering white Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the lush greenery surrounding Maun.
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Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
View the blinding white crust of the Nwetwe Pan shimmering on the horizon to the northeast.
Boteti River
A winding lifeline of water that serves as a stark boundary between the desert and the delta influence.
Thamalakane River
Visible during the final descent, this lush waterway signals your arrival at the gateway to the Okavango.
Maun Outskirts
See the sprawling safari capital and its unique mix of traditional and modern Botswana architecture.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the first glimpse of the salt pans. During the flood season (May-August), the contrast between the water and the desert is most vivid on this side.
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Kalahari Sandveld
Endless views of the iconic red sand dunes and scrubland characteristic of the interior Kalahari.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Aerial perspectives of one of the world's largest and most remote wildlife sanctuaries.
Deception Valley
Spot the ancient fossil riverbed that winds through the desert, a hotspot for seasonal wildlife migrations.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the desert colors turn deep orange and red. Use binoculars to scan for dust plumes from wildlife herds in the pans below.
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Get eSIMs for BotswanaDistance: 570 km (354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: GBE (-24.555201, 25.9182)
Arrival: MUB (-19.97260093688965, 23.43110084533691)
Route Type: Domestic
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