HDS → JNB

Mariepskop

The highest point of the northern Drakensberg, offering a jagged and impressive silhouette against the horizon.

Olifants River

The wide, meandering Olifants River cutting through the rugged terrain of the escarpment below.

Loskop Dam

A large, scenic reservoir located within a mountain valley, visible midway through the flight.

Pretoria Skyline

On clear days during the descent, the administrative capital of South Africa and the Union Buildings are visible in the distance.

OR Tambo Final

Views of the airport infrastructure and the various runways as the plane turns for its final approach.

Kruger Borderlands

Sweeping views of the game reserves bordering Kruger National Park shortly after departure from Hoedspruit.

Drakensberg Cliffs

A view of the steep rising cliffs of the Northern Drakensberg as the aircraft climbs toward the Highveld plateau.

Mpumalanga Coalfields

Aerial views of the massive open-cast coal mines and power stations near Middelburg and eMalahleni.

East Rand Urbanization

The dense urban sprawl and industrial zones of the East Rand as you begin the final descent into Johannesburg.