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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the winding Luangwa River and the dramatic Muchinga Escarpment before crossing into Malawi.

Left Side Highlights
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Lusaka North

Aerial views of the Zambian capital's northern residential areas and industrial outskirts shortly after takeoff.

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Luangwa River

Witness the incredible oxbow lakes and meanders of the Luangwa River, one of Africa's most intact river systems.

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South Luangwa National Park

Look down upon the wild landscapes of Zambia's premier safari destination, famous for its dense wildlife populations.

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Muchinga Escarpment

The dramatic geological drop-off where the high plateau meets the Luangwa Valley, creating rugged mountain scenery.

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Malawi Border Highlands

As you cross the border, the terrain rises into the scenic mountains that define the boundary between Zambia and Malawi.

Book a window seat on the left (A or B) to capture the oxbow lakes of the Luangwa River. Flights in the dry season (May-October) offer the clearest views of the riverbed and animal tracks, while morning flights provide the best lighting for the Muchinga Mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Chongwe River

A glimpse of the Chongwe riverbed which acts as a vital water source for the region's wildlife.

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Rufunsa Hills

The flight passes over the rugged, less-traveled terrain of the Rufunsa region near the Mozambique border.

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Mozambique Borderlands

Distant views of the vast, sparsely populated wilderness areas spanning the tripartite border zone.

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Dzalanyama Forest Reserve

A large expanse of Brachystegia woodland that marks the final approach into the Lilongwe region.

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Lilongwe Agricultural Mosaic

Detailed views of the smallholder farming patterns and red soils that characterize central Malawi's landscape.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. Watch for the transition from the rugged Zambian hills to the flatter, more cultivated plateaus of Malawi as you approach Lilongwe.

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Route Information

Distance: 598 km (372 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr

Departure: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)

Arrival: LLW (-13.7894001007, 33.78099823)

Route Type: International

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