KGL → KME

Kigali Cityscape

Capture a sweeping view of the hilly capital, including the Kigali Convention Centre dome, immediately after departure from KGL.

Distant Virunga Volcanoes

On clear days, the northern horizon reveals the towering peaks of Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke.

Lake Kivu Expanse

The star of the flight; the shimmering turquoise waters and the jagged shoreline become prominent during the final 15 minutes.

Kivu Islands

View the numerous small, emerald-green islands dotted throughout the lake as the aircraft aligns for the Kamembe runway.

Lakeside Coffee Plantations

Spot the bright green patches of coffee trees lining the steep slopes that drop directly into the lake.

Nyabarongo River Meanders

Watch the intricate, brown-water loops of Rwanda's longest river as it snakes through the valley floors shortly after takeoff.

Nyungwe Forest Canopy

A breathtaking view of the dense, ancient rainforest, one of the oldest in Africa, covering the rugged southern mountains.

Bukavu Urban Landscape

As you approach Kamembe, look across the Ruzizi River to see the sprawling hills of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Southern Highlands

Observation of the intensely terraced 'thousand hills' where traditional agriculture meets high-altitude terrain.