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HRELUN

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most panoramic views of Lake Kariba's vast expanse and the dramatic Zambezi Escarpment as you cross the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Harare Skyline

Clear views of the central business district and the sprawling western suburbs immediately after takeoff.

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Lake Kariba

The world's largest man-made reservoir by volume, looking like a massive inland sea with its distinct blue waters.

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Matusadona Mountains

The rugged mountain ranges and valleys that form a stunning backdrop to the southern shores of the lake.

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Zambezi Valley

Dense bushveld and riverine landscapes of the valley floor, often revealing winding seasonal riverbeds.

For the best experience, book a morning flight to avoid the afternoon haze and glare from the sun. Ask for a seat well forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the transition from the Zimbabwean plateau to the lake basin.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Northern Highlands

The lush, green agriculture and granite outcrops of the Mazowe and Concession areas north of Harare.

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Kariba Dam Wall

A glimpse of the massive hydroelectric engineering feat that dams the Zambezi River (subject to flight path).

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Lower Zambezi National Park

Aerial perspectives of the Zambian side's wilderness areas, characterized by dense leadwood forests.

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Lusaka Approach

Views of the rapidly expanding urban footprint of the Zambian capital during the final descent into LUN.

If flying in the late afternoon, the right side provides a softer lighting profile for photography. Watch closely as the plane crosses the Zambezi River; this is the best moment to spot the change in terrain between the two countries.

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Route Information

Distance: 403 km (250 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 40 min

Departure: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)

Arrival: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)

Route Type: International

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