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JNB β†’ TET

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Great Escarpment, the sprawling Kruger National Park ecosystem, and a more dramatic perspective of the Zambezi River on final approach into Tete.

Right Side Highlights
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Drakensberg Escarpment

Distant but clear views of the dramatic mountain range separating the highveld from the lowveld.

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Kruger National Park

Fly over or adjacent to the world-famous reserve, offering a vast expanse of savanna and winding river systems.

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Limpopo River

The silver ribbon of the Limpopo River marking the international border between South Africa and Mozambique.

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Zambezi River Basin

Dramatic views of the mighty Zambezi River as it widens toward the Cahora Bassa reservoir area.

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Samora Machel Bridge

The iconic suspension bridge over the Zambezi is often visible during the final descent into Chingozi Airport.

Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Zambezi River. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best views of the river's width and the bridge. In summer, watch for impressive cumulonimbus cloud formations over the Mozambique plains.

Left Side Highlights
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Pretonia & Northern Gauteng

Aerial views of South Africa's administrative capital and the urban sprawl of the highveld shortly after departure.

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Waterberg Plateau

Ancient sandstone mountains and bushveld landscapes that define the interior of the Limpopo province.

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Zimbabwean Borderlands

The rugged terrain and dry riverbeds of the southern Zimbabwean border region west of Beitbridge.

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Tete Western Outskirts

The industrial and residential expansion of Tete as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.

Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat distortion over the arid landscapes. The left side is particularly good for sunset views if flying on a late afternoon flight back to Johannesburg.

Top Activities in Tete
Route Information

Distance: 1,248 km (775 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min

Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)

Arrival: TET (-16.104799270629886, 33.64020156860352)

Route Type: International

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