KND → BKY

Lualaba River

Immediately after takeoff from Kindu, witness the winding upper reaches of the Congo River.

Mitumba Mountains

Witness the spectacular rising ridges of the Albertine Rift as the terrain elevates toward the east.

Bukavu Cityscape

Views of the urban sprawl of Bukavu tucked between the high hills and the southern lake shores.

Lake Kivu Shoreline

Excellent perspectives of the jagged, peninsula-rich shoreline of one of Africa's Great Lakes.

Cloud Forests

High-altitude mist often clings to the ridges of the rift, creating a mystical atmosphere over the mountain peaks.

Congo Rainforest Canopy

Infinite views of the dense, primary tropical rainforest that characterizes the heart of the Congo Basin.

Kahuzi-Biega National Park

Fly over the northern reaches of this UNESCO site, home to the rare eastern lowland gorillas.

Mount Kahuzi

An extinct volcano providing a dramatic landmark as the aircraft approaches the Mitumba mountain range.

Lake Kivu Vista

During the final descent into Kavumu, catch glimpses of the northern bays of Lake Kivu.