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Which side of the plane to sit from Katima Mulilo Airport (Mpacha) to Rundu Airport (Rundu)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the complex river systems and floodplains of the Chobe and Linyanti regions, including the borders of Botswana.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Chobe River System

Meandering blue waterways and lush islands marking the international border with Botswana.

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Mudumu National Park

Dense mopane woodlands and riverine forests home to significant elephant corridors.

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Linyanti Swamps

Intricate wetland mazes where the Kwando River transforms into the Linyanti system.

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Kavango Floodplains

Vast green stretches of fertile land as the flight approaches the Okavango River region.

Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the reflective river surfaces. The dry season (June to September) is best for spotting wildlife congregating at the riverbanks.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Zambezi River

Early views of Africa's fourth-longest river as it flows past Katima Mulilo.

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Bwabwata National Park

A unique 'people's park' where wildlife and local communities coexist across the Caprivi Strip.

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Angolan Frontier

Direct views across the Okavango River into the remote southern provinces of Angola.

🏘️

Rundu Urban Center

The expanding town layout of Rundu positioned high on the banks of the Okavango.

Recommended for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Okavango River. Keep an eye out for the distinct line where the river separates Namibia from Angola during the descent.

Top Activities in Rundu
Route Information

Distance: 473 km (294 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 47 min

Departure: MPA (-17.634399, 24.176701)

Arrival: NDU (-17.956499099731, 19.719400405884)

Route Type: Domestic

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