KGL → BZV

Virunga Volcanoes

Distant but impressive views of the volcanic chain to the north, including Mount Nyiragongo on clear days.

Lake Kivu Panoramas

Sweeping views of the main body of the lake and its largest islands shortly after takeoff from Kigali.

Equatorial Cloudscapes

Dramatic towering cumulus clouds often form over the humid basin, creating a spectacular sky at sunset.

Congo River Bend

The moment the massive Congo River comes into view, showing its immense scale and power.

Pool Malebo

The lake-like widening of the river separating the two closest capital cities in the world.

Lake Kivu Shoreline

Aerial views of the southern peninsulas and the rugged coastline bordering Rwanda and the DRC.

Congo Basin Canopy

An endless expanse of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest stretching toward the horizon.

Kasai River Tributaries

Intricate, meandering river systems that carve golden-brown paths through the deep green jungle.

Kinshasa Skyline

The massive urban sprawl of the DRC's capital visible across the water during the descent.