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LVI → MQP
Which side of the plane to sit from Livingstone Airport (Livingstone) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Mpumalanga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred primarily for the spectacular approach into the Mpumalanga region, offering unparalleled views of the Blyde River Canyon and the Drakensberg Escarpment during descent.
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Victoria Falls Spray
Look back shortly after takeoff to see the massive 'Smoke that Thunders' rising from the horizon.
Hwange National Park
Fly over the eastern edges of Zimbabwe's largest park, known for its dense teak forests.
Matobo Hills
Unique granite 'koppies' and balancing rock formations visible in the distance near Bulawayo.
Blyde River Canyon
Stunning views of the world's third largest canyon and the 'Three Rondavels' rock formations during descent.
Drakensberg Escarpment
The dramatic 'Wall of God' where the highveld plateau drops a vertical kilometer into the Lowveld.
The right side is the 'scenic winner' for this route. For the best lighting on the Blyde River Canyon, a morning flight is ideal as the sun illuminates the red sandstone cliffs. Keep your camera ready during the last 20 minutes of the flight for the escarpment views.
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Upper Zambezi River
Watch the river wind through the basalt plateaus of Zambia and Zimbabwe immediately after takeoff.
Limpopo River Border
The winding river marking the international boundary between Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Kruger National Park
Aerial perspective of the vast, untamed savannahs of the northern and central Kruger sectors.
Soutpansberg Mountains
The northernmost mountain range in South Africa, appearing as a rugged east-west ridge.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting western sun. This side offers better views of the expansive Kruger Park wilderness as you cross the border into South Africa.
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Get eSIMs for South AfricaDistance: 1,002 km (623 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: LVI (-17.821800231933594, 25.82270050048828)
Arrival: MQP (-25.3831996918, 31.1056003571)
Route Type: International
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