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NBO → LOK
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Lodwar Airport (Lodwar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Great Rift Valley's most iconic volcanic features and the dramatic transition from the lush central highlands to the rugged western escarpments.
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Mount Longonot
A massive dormant volcano with a distinct, deep crater visible shortly after departing the Nairobi terminal area.
Lake Naivasha
A high-altitude freshwater lake surrounded by dense yellow-fever acacia forests and extensive horticulture farms.
Menengai Crater
One of the world's largest calderas, presenting a vast, rugged floor of ancient lava flows near the city of Nakuru.
Elgeyo Escarpment
A spectacular vertical drop-off where the highland plateau plunges thousands of feet down into the Kerio Valley.
For morning departures, the left side is ideal as the sun rises in the east, illuminating the valley floor without direct glare into your window. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the best views of the volcanic chain.
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Aberdare Range
A mist-covered mountain range featuring deep ravines, waterfalls, and some of Kenya's highest forest canopies.
Lake Bogoria
A narrow saline lake famous for its steam-venting geysers and vibrant pink fringes of lesser flamingos.
Lake Baringo
A brown-water freshwater lake featuring several volcanic islands, including the prominent Ol Kokwe Island.
Suguta Valley
A scorching, low-lying desert valley characterized by red sand dunes and ancient lava fields near the Turkana border.
The right side is excellent for spotting the transition into the arid North. On the final descent into Lodwar, look forward and to the right to catch the first shimmering glimpses of Lake Turkana, the world's largest permanent desert lake.
Book Hotels in LodwarDistance: 515 km (320 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: LOK (3.1219699382781982, 35.608699798583984)
Route Type: Domestic
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