LJA → FIH

Lukenie River Bends

Dramatic, serpent-like river curves cutting through the deep green forest floor.

Malebo Pool

The massive, lake-like widening of the Congo River as you approach the destination.

Brazzaville Skyline

Clear views of the Republic of the Congo's capital city just across the river from Kinshasa.

Congo River Rapids

The beginning of the cataracts where the river narrows and accelerates past the Malebo Pool.

Fimi River Drainage

The dark, tea-colored waters flowing from Lake Mai-Ndombe visible in the mid-flight distance.

Sankuru River Meanders

Intricate, oxbow-heavy river loops immediately visible after departing Lodja.

Cuvette Centrale Canopy

Uninterrupted views of the world's second-largest rainforest, stretching to the horizon.

Batéké Plateau Transition

The landscape shifts from dense jungle to a mosaic of forest and high-altitude savannah.

Isolated Forest Settlements

Small clearings and traditional villages along the tributaries of the Kasai River system.