KND → FIH

Congo River

Direct views of the main stem of the Congo River as the flight path parallels its northern bend.

Dual Capitals

The rare sight of Kinshasa and Brazzaville, the world's two closest capital cities, facing each other.

Pool Malebo

The massive lake-like widening of the river that marks the entrance to the metropolitan area.

Mai-Ndombe Basin

Distant glimpses toward the north where the massive Lac Mai-Ndombe drains into the river system.

Lomami Forest

Vast, uninterrupted canopy of the world's second largest tropical rainforest system.

Rural Settlements

Isolated fishing villages and small clearings visible along the minor river tributaries.

Sankuru River

Intricate dark-water meanders that cut through the deep green Maniema landscape.