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Our Recommendation
9.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a premium view of the Serengeti and the most iconic perspective of both Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro during the final descent into JRO.

Left Side Highlights
9.5
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Kigali's Thousand Hills

Spectacular views of Rwanda's rolling green topography immediately after takeoff from KGL.

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Lake Victoria Islands

Views of the northern archipelago and the vast expanse of the world's largest tropical lake.

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Serengeti National Park

Look down upon the endless plains of the Serengeti, where seasonal migrations are often visible as dark clusters.

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Ngorongoro Highlands

The dramatic rising terrain and volcanic craters situated north of the flight path.

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Mount Meru

Tanzania's second-highest peak, featuring a distinct horseshoe-shaped crater rim.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

The grand finale: the snow-capped Kibo peak and the rugged Mawenzi peak dominate the horizon on the left side during the landing approach.

Book a window seat forward of the wing (Rows 1-8) to ensure the engine and wing do not block your view of Kilimanjaro. Morning flights (departing KGL around 8-9 AM) are highly recommended as the air is clearer and the clouds usually haven't gathered around the mountain peaks yet.

Right Side Highlights
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Akagera Wetlands

The complex network of lakes and papyrus swamps along the Rwanda-Tanzania border.

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Mwanza Gulf

The rugged southern coastline of Lake Victoria near the 'Rock City' of Mwanza.

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Great Rift Valley

Visible geological depressions and escarpments that define the East African landscape.

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Maasai Bomas

Small, circular traditional Maasai settlements visible across the arid Maasai Steppe.

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Tarangire Ecosystem

The dry, baobab-filled landscapes stretching toward the southern horizon.

While the left side has the big peaks, the right side offers a better look at the southern shore of Lake Victoria and the traditional settlements on the steppe. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinct circular pattern of Maasai Bomas as you enter Tanzanian airspace.

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Route Information

Distance: 787 km (489 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min

Departure: KGL (-1.96863, 30.1395)

Arrival: JRO (-3.42940998077, 37.0745010376)

Route Type: International

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