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Marmara & Aegean Coast

Aerial views of the Turkish coastline and the intricate patterns of the Aegean islands shortly after takeoff.

Nile Delta & Cairo

On clear nights, the massive, illuminated sprawl of Cairo and the dense urban corridor of the Nile Delta are visible.

Red Sea Mountains

The rugged, dark volcanic mountains of the Eastern Desert and the contrasting blue of the Red Sea.

Ethiopian Highlands

Vast, high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of the 'Roof of Africa' as you transition into East Africa.

Mount Kilimanjaro

The ultimate highlight; look for the snow-capped Kibo peak rising above the clouds as you cross from Kenya into Tanzania.

Lake Malawi

A long, shimmering expanse of fresh water that marks the southern portion of the Great Rift Valley.

Sahara & Western Desert

Vast sand seas and desolate limestone plateaus stretching across western Egypt and northern Sudan.

The White Nile

The winding path of the Nile River through the Sudd, one of the world's largest wetlands, visible in South Sudan.

Great Rift Valley

Dramatic views of the western escarpment and the chain of volcanic lakes along the rift floor.

Lake Turkana

Known as the Jade Sea, this massive alkaline lake in northern Kenya offers striking green-blue colors.

Zambian Savanna

Expansive woodlands and river systems that turn vibrant green during the southern summer months.