LLW → JNB

Lake Malawi Southern Shore

Visible shortly after takeoff from Lilongwe, providing a glimpse of the lake's southern blue waters and the Shire River exit.

Cahora Bassa Reservoir

Depending on the exact airway, the massive expanse of this Mozambican dam on the Zambezi River can often be seen glinting to the east.

Limpopo National Park

Aerial views of the rugged, arid terrain bordering the Kruger National Park as the flight crosses into South Africa.

Pretoria Skyline

During the descent into OR Tambo, the Union Buildings and the city's unique purple jacaranda haze (in spring) are often visible.

FNB Stadium

On specific approach patterns from the north, the iconic 'Calabash' stadium may be spotted on the far horizon near Johannesburg.

Dedza Mountain

A prominent peak near the Malawi-Mozambique border visible shortly after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude.

Zambezi River Crossing

A view of the mighty Zambezi as it flows through the Tete Province of Mozambique, featuring dramatic river bends.

Waterberg Biosphere

The ancient, weathered mountain ranges and plateaus of the Limpopo Province provide a textured landscape below.

Magaliesberg Range

One of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, appearing as a long, straight ridge during the final approach into Johannesburg.