LHR → JNB

London Skyline

Aerial views of the Thames, Tower Bridge, and the City of London shortly after takeoff from Heathrow.

Ahaggar Mountains

Dramatic volcanic peaks in the heart of the Algerian Sahara, often visible under moonlight or at first light.

Lake Chad

A vast, shallow lake at the edge of the Sahara, marking the transition into the Sahel region.

Savannah Sunrise

A vibrant sunrise over the vast plains of Central Africa as the flight nears the Southern Hemisphere.

Pretoria & Gauteng

The administrative capital's grid layout and the Union Buildings are often clearly visible during the descent.

English Channel

Views of the busy shipping lanes and the distant French coastline as the flight heads south.

Grand Erg Occidental

Massive, undulating sand dunes of the Algerian desert that create complex geometric shadows.

Congo River Basin

The winding waterways of the world's second-largest rainforest, visible through breaks in tropical clouds.

Kalahari Desert

The reddish-orange sands and scrubland of Botswana, providing a stark contrast to the green interior.

Magaliesberg Range

One of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, indicating your entry into the South African Highveld.